Security Guards Salary in Southern Michigan

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

Median annual salary $34,810 -9.3% vs national
Median hourly $16.73
10th percentile $25,690
90th percentile $49,080
Employed locally 580
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,690
    25th
    $30,840
    50th (median)
    $34,810
    75th
    $43,650
    90th
    $49,080

    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 Southern Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$64,070
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$61,230
    Firefighters$49,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$82,160
    School Bus Monitors$33,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$64,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Southern Michigan is $16.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.92 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security Guards salary in Southern Michigan is 9.3% 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 Southern Michigan?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $25,690 per year in Southern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,840.