The median annual wage for Security Guards in Joplin, MO-KS is $36,430 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $39,920.
Pay spans roughly $29,880 at the 10th percentile to $59,520 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.52 per hour. An estimated 180 people work as security guards in Joplin, MO-KS.
| Median (annual) | $36,430 |
| Mean (annual) | $39,920 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.52 |
| 10th percentile | $29,880 |
| 90th percentile | $59,520 |
| Employment | 180 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.