Security Guards Salary in Maryland

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Maryland nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,560 -2.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.06
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $54,250
Employed locally 750
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $33,740
    50th (median)
    $37,560
    75th
    $48,230
    90th
    $54,250

    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 Maryland

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $62,380
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $63,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $93,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $74,240
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $31,690
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $43,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Maryland?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Maryland is $18.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.76 or more per hour.

    Is Maryland above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Maryland is 2.1% below 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 Maryland?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Maryland. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,740.