Security Guards Salary in Pocatello, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pocatello, ID

Median annual salary $34,180 -10.9% vs national
Median hourly $16.43
10th percentile $28,190
90th percentile $46,390
Employed locally 90
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,190
    25th
    $33,270
    50th (median)
    $34,180
    75th
    $43,670
    90th
    $46,390

    Pocatello economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,080 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 53% Median Security Guards salary is 47% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Security Guards salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Idaho Falls, ID $79,470
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $45,300
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $43,890
    Logan, UT-ID $43,290
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $42,140
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $40,860

    Related occupations in Pocatello, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $61,960
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $51,650
    Firefighters $47,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $87,550
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $71,250
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $56,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Pocatello?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Pocatello, ID is $16.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.08 or more per hour.

    Is Pocatello above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Pocatello, ID is 10.9% 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 Pocatello?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $28,190 per year in Pocatello, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,270.