Security Guards Salary in Boise City, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boise City, ID

Median annual salary $37,130 -3.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.85
10th percentile $30,210
90th percentile $53,830
Employed locally 1,420
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,210
    25th
    $35,680
    50th (median)
    $37,130
    75th
    $46,630
    90th
    $53,830

    Boise City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,694 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
    Idaho Falls, ID $79,470
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $45,300
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $43,890
    Logan, UT-ID $43,290
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $42,140
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $40,860

    Related occupations in Boise City, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $53,250
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $71,680
    Firefighters $54,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $95,880
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $28,310
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $40,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Boise City?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Boise City, ID is $17.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.96 or more per hour.

    Is Boise City above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Boise City, ID is 3.2% below 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 Boise City?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $30,210 per year in Boise City, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,680.