Security Guards Salary in North Missouri

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • North Missouri nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $36,250 -5.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.43
10th percentile $26,950
90th percentile $49,920
Employed locally 280
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,950
    25th
    $30,080
    50th (median)
    $36,250
    75th
    $42,950
    90th
    $49,920

    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 North Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $41,310
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $44,850
    Firefighters $36,380
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $45,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $58,260
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $26,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in North Missouri?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in North Missouri is $17.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.92 or more per hour.

    Is North Missouri above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in North Missouri is 5.5% 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 North Missouri?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $26,950 per year in North Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,080.