The median annual wage for Security Guards in Auburn-Opelika, AL is $30,260 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $32,190.
Pay spans roughly $23,190 at the 10th percentile to $41,310 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $14.55 per hour. An estimated 270 people work as security guards in Auburn-Opelika, AL.
| Median (annual) | $30,260 |
| Mean (annual) | $32,190 |
| Median (hourly) | $14.55 |
| 10th percentile | $23,190 |
| 90th percentile | $41,310 |
| Employment | 270 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.