Security Guards Salary in Northwestern Idaho

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,560 -2.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.06
10th percentile $30,060
90th percentile $53,900
Employed locally 120
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,060
    25th
    $34,260
    50th (median)
    $37,560
    75th
    $47,690
    90th
    $53,900

    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 Northwestern Idaho

    OccupationMedian salary
    Firefighters $41,630
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $57,920
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $47,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $69,100
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $75,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $69,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Northwestern Idaho?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Northwestern Idaho is $18.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.72 or more per hour.

    Is Northwestern Idaho above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Northwestern Idaho is 2.1% 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 Northwestern Idaho?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $30,060 per year in Northwestern Idaho. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,260.