Security Guards Salary in Springfield, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MA

Median annual salary $40,210 +4.8% vs national
Median hourly $19.33
10th percentile $33,650
90th percentile $58,260
Employed locally 1,270
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,650
    25th
    $36,600
    50th (median)
    $40,210
    75th
    $46,070
    90th
    $58,260

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,535 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $48,400
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $45,650
    Barnstable Town, MA $45,530
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $45,300
    Pittsfield, MA $45,190
    Massachusetts $44,950

    Related occupations in Springfield, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$79,190
    Firefighters$66,820
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$69,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$99,630
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers$35,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$91,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Springfield, MA is $19.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.77 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Springfield, MA is 4.8% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $33,650 per year in Springfield, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,600.