Security Guards Salary in Springfield, MO

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

Median annual salary $40,600 +5.8% vs national
Median hourly $19.52
10th percentile $30,000
90th percentile $96,600
Employed locally 1,140
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,000
    25th
    $35,270
    50th (median)
    $40,600
    75th
    $48,280
    90th
    $96,600

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,488 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 66% Median Security Guards salary is 34% 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
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $49,270
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $46,740
    Kokomo, IN $46,710
    Vermont $42,800
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $42,710
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $42,480

    Related occupations in Springfield, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $58,290
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $47,490
    Firefighters $44,000
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $28,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $94,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $62,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Springfield, MO is $19.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.17 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Springfield, MO is 5.8% 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 $30,000 per year in Springfield, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,270.