Security Guards Salary in High Desert Utah

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $42,330 +10.3% vs national
Median hourly $20.35
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $57,460
Employed locally 200
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $34,470
    50th (median)
    $42,330
    75th
    $49,210
    90th
    $57,460

    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 High Desert Utah

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $62,960
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $60,720
    Firefighters $42,540
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $49,000
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $88,920
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $28,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in High Desert Utah?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in High Desert Utah is $20.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.13 or more per hour.

    Is High Desert Utah above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in High Desert Utah is 10.3% 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 High Desert Utah?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in High Desert Utah. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,470.