Security Guards Salary in Idaho
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 8 metro areas • Idaho
Security Guards in Idaho earn a median salary of $42,624 per year on average across 8 metro and nonmetro areas, +11.1% vs the national median of $38,370. An estimated 2,680 security guards are employed across Idaho, with salaries ranging from $34,180 to $79,470 depending on location.
$42,624
Avg median salary in Idaho
$79,470
Highest paying metro
$34,180
Lowest paying metro
2,680
Employed in Idaho
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inSecurity Guards salaries by city in Idaho
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Falls, ID | $79,470 | $78,940 | $79,470 | 500 |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $40,040 | $36,180 | $46,400 | 210 |
| Twin Falls, ID | $39,870 | $33,430 | $47,910 | 130 |
| Northwestern Idaho | $37,560 | $34,260 | $47,690 | 120 |
| Boise City, ID | $37,130 | $35,680 | $46,630 | 1,420 |
| Lewiston, ID-WA | $37,020 | $36,180 | $45,550 | 80 |
| Southeast-Central Idaho | $35,720 | $32,240 | $44,540 | 130 |
| Pocatello, ID | $34,180 | $33,270 | $43,670 | 90 |