The median annual wage for Security Guards in Dalton, GA is $39,100 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $37,490.
Pay spans roughly $28,040 at the 10th percentile to $42,010 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $18.80 per hour. An estimated 160 people work as security guards in Dalton, GA.
| Median (annual) | $39,100 |
| Mean (annual) | $37,490 |
| Median (hourly) | $18.80 |
| 10th percentile | $28,040 |
| 90th percentile | $42,010 |
| Employment | 160 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.