Security Guards Salary in Southwest Montana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $36,340 -5.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.47
10th percentile $29,590
90th percentile $50,840
Employed locally 140
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,590
    25th
    $29,940
    50th (median)
    $36,340
    75th
    $44,350
    90th
    $50,840

    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 Southwest Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$47,910
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$60,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$59,770
    Firefighters$50,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$80,710
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$24,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Southwest Montana?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Southwest Montana is $17.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.97 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Montana above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Southwest Montana is 5.3% 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 Southwest Montana?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $29,590 per year in Southwest Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,940.