Security Guards Salary in Montana
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 8 metro areas • Montana
Security Guards in Montana earn a median salary of $38,606 per year on average across 8 metro and nonmetro areas, +0.6% vs the national median of $38,370. An estimated 1,410 security guards are employed across Montana, with salaries ranging from $34,260 to $43,700 depending on location.
$38,606
Avg median salary in Montana
$43,700
Highest paying metro
$34,260
Lowest paying metro
1,410
Employed in Montana
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Security Guards salaries by city in Montana
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman, MT | $43,700 | $37,660 | $53,070 | 110 |
| Great Falls, MT | $41,480 | $35,610 | $42,890 | 330 |
| West Montana | $39,990 | $36,000 | $46,740 | 190 |
| Billings, MT | $38,580 | $37,330 | $45,740 | 220 |
| Helena, MT | $37,700 | $34,630 | $39,530 | 100 |
| Missoula, MT | $36,800 | $34,480 | $40,060 | 220 |
| Southwest Montana | $36,340 | $29,940 | $44,350 | 140 |
| East-Central Montana | $34,260 | $28,510 | $36,300 | 100 |