The median annual wage for Security Guards in Richmond, VA is $37,960 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $45,100.
Pay spans roughly $31,380 at the 10th percentile to $70,100 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $18.25 per hour. An estimated 4,410 people work as security guards in Richmond, VA.
| Median (annual) | $37,960 |
| Mean (annual) | $45,100 |
| Median (hourly) | $18.25 |
| 10th percentile | $31,380 |
| 90th percentile | $70,100 |
| Employment | 4,410 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.