Security Guards Salary in Northern Michigan

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,510 -2.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.03
10th percentile $26,910
90th percentile $46,890
Employed locally 340
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,910
    25th
    $30,840
    50th (median)
    $37,510
    75th
    $41,120
    90th
    $46,890

    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 Northern Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $62,750
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $55,270
    Firefighters $50,500
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $38,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $75,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $59,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Northern Michigan?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Northern Michigan is $18.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.41 or more per hour.

    Is Northern Michigan above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Northern Michigan is 2.2% 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 Northern Michigan?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $26,910 per year in Northern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,840.