Security Guards Salary in Great Falls, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Great Falls, MT

Median annual salary $41,480 +8.1% vs national
Median hourly $19.94
10th percentile $29,320
90th percentile $43,400
Employed locally 330
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,320
    25th
    $35,610
    50th (median)
    $41,480
    75th
    $42,890
    90th
    $43,400

    Great Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 63% Median Security Guards salary is 37% 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
    Bozeman, MT $43,700
    Binghamton, NY $38,980
    Billings, MT $38,580
    Helena, MT $37,700
    Missoula, MT $36,800
    Sumter, SC $31,110

    Related occupations in Great Falls, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $79,810
    Firefighters $60,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $82,380
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $126,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Great Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Great Falls, MT is $19.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.34 or more per hour.

    Is Great Falls above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Great Falls, MT is 8.1% 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 Great Falls?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $29,320 per year in Great Falls, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,610.