Security Guards Salary in Maryland
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 5 metro areas • Maryland
Security Guards in Maryland earn a median salary of $38,436 per year on average across 5 metro and nonmetro areas, +0.2% vs the national median of $38,370. An estimated 17,450 security guards are employed across Maryland, with salaries ranging from $34,690 to $42,430 depending on location.
$38,436
Avg median salary in Maryland
$42,430
Highest paying metro
$34,690
Lowest paying metro
17,450
Employed in Maryland
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Security Guards salaries by city in Maryland
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury, MD | $42,430 | $33,560 | $51,010 | 270 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $40,060 | $35,160 | $62,240 | 390 |
| Maryland | $37,560 | $33,740 | $48,230 | 750 |
| Baltimore, MD | $37,440 | $35,840 | $47,140 | 15,310 |
| Hagerstown, MD-WV | $34,690 | $31,200 | $42,800 | 730 |