The median annual wage for Security Guards in Lafayette, LA is $29,020 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $31,810.
Pay spans roughly $20,980 at the 10th percentile to $47,050 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $13.95 per hour. An estimated 910 people work as security guards in Lafayette, LA.
| Median (annual) | $29,020 |
| Mean (annual) | $31,810 |
| Median (hourly) | $13.95 |
| 10th percentile | $20,980 |
| 90th percentile | $47,050 |
| Employment | 910 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.