Security Guards Salary in East-Central Montana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $34,260 -10.7% vs national
Median hourly $16.47
10th percentile $25,830
90th percentile $43,830
Employed locally 100
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,830
    25th
    $28,510
    50th (median)
    $34,260
    75th
    $36,300
    90th
    $43,830

    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 East-Central Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $60,880
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $48,650
    Firefighters $61,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $77,890
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $104,330
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $39,560

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in East-Central Montana?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in East-Central Montana is $16.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.33 or more per hour.

    Is East-Central Montana above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in East-Central Montana is 10.7% 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 East-Central Montana?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $25,830 per year in East-Central Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,510.