Security Guards Salary in Muskegon, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI

Median annual salary $33,270 -13.3% vs national
Median hourly $15.99
10th percentile $27,960
90th percentile $47,260
Employed locally 130
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,960
    25th
    $29,930
    50th (median)
    $33,270
    75th
    $39,280
    90th
    $47,260

    Muskegon economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,495 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 52% Median Security Guards salary is 48% 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
    Ann Arbor, MI $47,680
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $46,080
    Minnesota $46,020
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $43,890
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $42,590
    Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area $41,850

    Related occupations in Muskegon, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $73,290
    Firefighters $40,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $93,790
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $35,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $65,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Muskegon?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Muskegon, MI is $15.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.44 or more per hour.

    Is Muskegon above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Muskegon, MI is 13.3% below 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 Muskegon?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $27,960 per year in Muskegon, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,930.