Security Guards Salary in Amherst Town, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amherst Town-Northampton, MA

Median annual salary $39,110 +1.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.80
10th percentile $34,250
90th percentile $55,060
Employed locally 290
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,250
    25th
    $35,210
    50th (median)
    $39,110
    75th
    $47,270
    90th
    $55,060

    Amherst Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,391 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 45% Median Security Guards salary is 55% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Security Guards

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $87,770
    Idaho Falls, ID $79,470
    District of Columbia $63,130
    Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $56,380
    Fairbanks-College, AK $52,850
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $51,320

    Nearby metros — Security Guards salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $48,400
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $45,650
    Barnstable Town, MA $45,530
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $45,300
    Pittsfield, MA $45,190
    Massachusetts $44,950

    Related occupations in Amherst Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $74,970
    Firefighters $60,220
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $95,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $84,780
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $36,280
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $52,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Amherst Town?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Amherst Town, MA is $18.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.46 or more per hour.

    Is Amherst Town above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Amherst Town, MA is 1.9% above the national median of $38,370. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Security Guards in Amherst Town?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $34,250 per year in Amherst Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,210.