Security Guards Salary in Coeur d'Alene, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Coeur d'Alene, ID

Median annual salary $40,040 +4.4% vs national
Median hourly $19.25
10th percentile $33,430
90th percentile $48,380
Employed locally 210
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,430
    25th
    $36,180
    50th (median)
    $40,040
    75th
    $46,400
    90th
    $48,380

    Coeur d'Alene economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,034 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
    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 Coeur d'Alene, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $72,180
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $60,500
    Firefighters $58,180
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $43,310
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $98,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $97,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Coeur d'Alene?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Coeur d'Alene, ID is $19.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.48 or more per hour.

    Is Coeur d'Alene above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Coeur d'Alene, ID is 4.4% 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 Coeur d'Alene?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $33,430 per year in Coeur d'Alene, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,180.