The median annual wage for Security Guards in Charleston, WV is $37,220 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $43,630.
Pay spans roughly $28,990 at the 10th percentile to $59,270 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.89 per hour. An estimated 3,160 people work as security guards in Charleston, WV.
| Median (annual) | $37,220 |
| Mean (annual) | $43,630 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.89 |
| 10th percentile | $28,990 |
| 90th percentile | $59,270 |
| Employment | 3,160 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.