Security Guards Salary in Barnstable Town, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Barnstable Town, MA

Median annual salary $45,530 +18.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.89
10th percentile $34,670
90th percentile $60,610
Employed locally 300
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,670
    25th
    $38,930
    50th (median)
    $45,530
    75th
    $51,070
    90th
    $60,610

    Barnstable Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,452 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 48% Median Security Guards salary is 52% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $45,300
    Pittsfield, MA $45,190
    Massachusetts $44,950
    Yakima, WA $44,320

    Related occupations in Barnstable Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $81,340
    Firefighters $75,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $126,210
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $73,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $90,520
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $37,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Barnstable Town, MA is $21.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security Guards salary in Barnstable Town, MA is 18.7% 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 Barnstable Town?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $34,670 per year in Barnstable Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,930.