Security Guards Salary in Massachusetts
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • Massachusetts
Security Guards in Massachusetts earn a median salary of $42,880 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, +11.8% vs the national median of $38,370. An estimated 23,390 security guards are employed across Massachusetts, with salaries ranging from $39,110 to $45,530 depending on location.
$42,880
Avg median salary in Massachusetts
$45,530
Highest paying metro
$39,110
Lowest paying metro
23,390
Employed in Massachusetts
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Security Guards salaries by city in Massachusetts
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable Town, MA | $45,530 | $38,930 | $51,070 | 300 |
| Boston, MA-NH | $45,300 | $39,510 | $47,390 | 19,650 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $45,190 | $36,990 | $53,050 | 250 |
| Worcester, MA | $43,060 | $36,370 | $47,130 | 1,510 |
| Massachusetts | $41,760 | $36,810 | $47,480 | 120 |
| Springfield, MA | $40,210 | $36,600 | $46,070 | 1,270 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $39,110 | $35,210 | $47,270 | 290 |