Security Guards Salary in Spokane, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA

Median annual salary $41,370 +7.8% vs national
Median hourly $19.89
10th percentile $36,160
90th percentile $63,380
Employed locally 2,270
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,160
    25th
    $38,160
    50th (median)
    $41,370
    75th
    $49,280
    90th
    $63,380

    Spokane economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,836 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 57% Median Security Guards salary is 43% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $87,770
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $51,320
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $49,270
    Walla Walla, WA $48,700
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $48,400
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $48,300

    Related occupations in Spokane, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Firefighters$84,290
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$76,400
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$92,280
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers$64,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$103,200
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$34,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Spokane?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Spokane, WA is $19.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.12 or more per hour.

    Is Spokane above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Spokane, WA is 7.8% above 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 Spokane?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $36,160 per year in Spokane, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,160.