Security Guards Salary in Northeast Maine

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $39,310 +2.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.90
10th percentile $31,660
90th percentile $48,600
Employed locally 120
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,660
    25th
    $38,280
    50th (median)
    $39,310
    75th
    $47,150
    90th
    $48,600

    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 Northeast Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $59,940
    Firefighters $46,440
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $104,330
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $44,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $80,340
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $49,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Northeast Maine?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Northeast Maine is $18.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.23 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Maine above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Northeast Maine is 2.4% 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 Northeast Maine?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $31,660 per year in Northeast Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,280.