Security Guards Salary in Jefferson City, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jefferson City, MO

Median annual salary $42,420 +10.6% vs national
Median hourly $20.39
10th percentile $30,130
90th percentile $75,050
Employed locally 430
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,130
    25th
    $34,020
    50th (median)
    $42,420
    75th
    $49,330
    90th
    $75,050

    Jefferson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,425 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 59% Median Security Guards salary is 41% 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
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $49,270
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $46,740
    Kokomo, IN $46,710
    Vermont $42,800
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $42,710
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $42,480

    Related occupations in Jefferson City, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $41,310
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $57,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $99,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $49,150
    Firefighters $36,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $46,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Jefferson City?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Jefferson City, MO is $20.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.41 or more per hour.

    Is Jefferson City above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Jefferson City, MO is 10.6% 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 Jefferson City?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $30,130 per year in Jefferson City, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,020.