The median annual wage for Security Guards in Altoona, PA is $35,350 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $35,920.
Pay spans roughly $28,540 at the 10th percentile to $43,930 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.00 per hour. An estimated 250 people work as security guards in Altoona, PA.
| Median (annual) | $35,350 |
| Mean (annual) | $35,920 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.00 |
| 10th percentile | $28,540 |
| 90th percentile | $43,930 |
| Employment | 250 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.