Security Guards Salary in Maine
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 5 metro areas • Maine
Security Guards in Maine earn a median salary of $41,482 per year on average across 5 metro and nonmetro areas, +8.1% vs the national median of $38,370. An estimated 1,600 security guards are employed across Maine, with salaries ranging from $39,310 to $44,100 depending on location.
$41,482
Avg median salary in Maine
$44,100
Highest paying metro
$39,310
Lowest paying metro
1,600
Employed in Maine
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Security Guards salaries by city in Maine
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, ME | $44,100 | $35,510 | $47,230 | 720 |
| Lewiston, ME | $42,480 | $37,610 | $46,540 | 110 |
| Bangor, ME | $41,700 | $35,600 | $42,790 | 330 |
| Southwest Maine | $39,820 | $36,490 | $44,190 | 320 |
| Northeast Maine | $39,310 | $38,280 | $47,150 | 120 |