The median annual wage for Security Guards in Athens-Clarke County, GA is $32,240 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $45,410.
Pay spans roughly $26,290 at the 10th percentile to $95,520 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $15.50 per hour. An estimated 850 people work as security guards in Athens-Clarke County, GA.
| Median (annual) | $32,240 |
| Mean (annual) | $45,410 |
| Median (hourly) | $15.50 |
| 10th percentile | $26,290 |
| 90th percentile | $95,520 |
| Employment | 850 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.