Security Guards Salary in Billings, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Billings, MT

Median annual salary $38,580 +0.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.55
10th percentile $29,210
90th percentile $52,140
Employed locally 220
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,210
    25th
    $37,330
    50th (median)
    $38,580
    75th
    $45,740
    90th
    $52,140

    Billings economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,599 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 52% Median Security Guards salary is 48% 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
    Bozeman, MT $43,700
    Great Falls, MT $41,480
    Binghamton, NY $38,980
    Helena, MT $37,700
    Missoula, MT $36,800
    Sumter, SC $31,110

    Related occupations in Billings, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$70,160
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$49,700
    Firefighters$68,200
    Transportation Security Screeners$61,110
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$113,130
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$76,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Billings?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Billings, MT is $18.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.26 or more per hour.

    Is Billings above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Billings, MT is 0.5% 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 Billings?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $29,210 per year in Billings, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,330.