Security Guards Salary in Central Missouri

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,660 -1.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.10
10th percentile $28,850
90th percentile $48,530
Employed locally 500
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,850
    25th
    $30,740
    50th (median)
    $37,660
    75th
    $45,540
    90th
    $48,530

    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

    Related occupations in Central Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$47,400
    Firefighters$39,810
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$38,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$63,960
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$26,940
    School Bus Monitors$29,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Central Missouri?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Central Missouri is $18.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.49 or more per hour.

    Is Central Missouri above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Central Missouri is 1.9% 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 Central Missouri?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $28,850 per year in Central Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,740.