Security Guards Salary in Ann Arbor, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ann Arbor, MI

Median annual salary $47,680 +24.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.92
10th percentile $30,930
90th percentile $58,190
Employed locally 760
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,930
    25th
    $35,560
    50th (median)
    $47,680
    75th
    $52,600
    90th
    $58,190

    Ann Arbor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,156 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 55% Median Security Guards salary is 45% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $46,080
    Minnesota $46,020
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $43,890
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $42,590
    Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area $41,850
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $40,860

    Related occupations in Ann Arbor, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$77,740
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$65,250
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$42,390
    Firefighters$53,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$100,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$73,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Ann Arbor?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Ann Arbor, MI is $22.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.04 or more per hour.

    Is Ann Arbor above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Ann Arbor, MI is 24.3% 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 Ann Arbor?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $30,930 per year in Ann Arbor, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,560.