Security Guards Salary in Oregon
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • Oregon
Security Guards in Oregon earn a median salary of $39,290 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, +2.4% vs the national median of $38,370. An estimated 12,110 security guards are employed across Oregon, with salaries ranging from $35,170 to $44,960 depending on location.
$39,290
Avg median salary in Oregon
$44,960
Highest paying metro
$35,170
Lowest paying metro
12,110
Employed in Oregon
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Security Guards salaries by city in Oregon
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, OR-WA | $44,960 | $39,340 | $48,970 | 8,260 |
| Salem, OR | $42,990 | $37,270 | $50,580 | 1,010 |
| Bend, OR | $40,770 | $37,540 | $45,060 | 310 |
| Medford, OR | $40,640 | $35,760 | $47,040 | 310 |
| Eastern Oregon | $39,590 | $35,350 | $46,080 | 280 |
| Central Oregon | $39,320 | $34,930 | $46,890 | 180 |
| Corvallis, OR | $38,790 | $35,750 | $45,450 | 140 |
| Eugene, OR | $36,680 | $35,280 | $46,130 | 770 |
| Albany, OR | $36,640 | $36,320 | $46,070 | 110 |
| Coast Oregon | $36,640 | $35,700 | $44,620 | 650 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $35,170 | $35,170 | $44,560 | 90 |