Security Guards Salary in Mid Michigan

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $40,860 +6.5% vs national
Median hourly $19.65
10th percentile $28,870
90th percentile $47,150
Employed locally 600
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,870
    25th
    $33,510
    50th (median)
    $40,860
    75th
    $40,860
    90th
    $47,150

    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 Mid Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $62,200
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $54,880
    Firefighters $48,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $80,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $74,420
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $77,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Mid Michigan?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Mid Michigan is $19.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.01 or more per hour.

    Is Mid Michigan above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Mid Michigan is 6.5% 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 Mid Michigan?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $28,870 per year in Mid Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,510.