Security Guards Salary in Mount Vernon, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA

Median annual salary $49,270 +28.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.69
10th percentile $36,400
90th percentile $69,400
Employed locally 220
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,400
    25th
    $42,800
    50th (median)
    $49,270
    75th
    $57,860
    90th
    $69,400

    Mount Vernon economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,474 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 58% Median Security Guards salary is 42% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Security Guards salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $87,770
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $51,320
    Walla Walla, WA $48,700
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $48,400
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $48,300
    Washington $48,010

    Related occupations in Mount Vernon, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Firefighters $77,590
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $101,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $120,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $126,350
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $36,680
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $54,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Mount Vernon?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Mount Vernon, WA is $23.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.80 or more per hour.

    Is Mount Vernon above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Mount Vernon, WA is 28.4% 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 Mount Vernon?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $36,400 per year in Mount Vernon, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,800.