The salary statistics and trend of security guards in the industry of sawmills and wood preservation are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare security guards salaries in different industries within the manufacturing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $18,010 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $20,830 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $24,530 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $30,550 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $39,350 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for security guards in the industry of sawmills and wood preservation. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) security guards is $39,350. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $24,530. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent security guards is $18,010.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of security guards in the industry of Sawmills and Wood Preservation from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $24,530 | 3.91% | 17.20% |
| 2016 | $23,570 | 2.97% | - |
| 2015 | $22,870 | 1.92% | - |
| 2014 | $22,430 | 5.26% | - |
| 2013 | $21,250 | 4.42% | - |
| 2012 | $20,310 | - | - |
The average salaries of security guards in 98 industries within the manufacturing sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of security guards in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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