Security Guards Salary in Central Oregon

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

Median annual salary $39,320 +2.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.90
10th percentile $34,260
90th percentile $55,630
Employed locally 180
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,260
    25th
    $34,930
    50th (median)
    $39,320
    75th
    $46,890
    90th
    $55,630

    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 Oregon

    OccupationMedian salary
    Firefighters $52,030
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $76,470
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $64,850
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $35,200
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $50,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $106,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Central Oregon is $18.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security Guards salary in Central Oregon is 2.5% 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 Central Oregon?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $34,260 per year in Central Oregon. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,930.