Security Guards Salary in Traverse City, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Traverse City, MI

Median annual salary $38,500 +0.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.51
10th percentile $31,320
90th percentile $47,600
Employed locally 180
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,320
    25th
    $36,120
    50th (median)
    $38,500
    75th
    $43,870
    90th
    $47,600

    Traverse City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,495 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 50% Median Security Guards salary is 50% 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
    Ann Arbor, MI $47,680
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $46,080
    Minnesota $46,020
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $43,890
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $42,590
    Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area $41,850

    Related occupations in Traverse City, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$70,230
    Firefighters$50,510
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$39,320
    Protective Service Workers, All Other$39,560
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$60,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$95,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Traverse City?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Traverse City, MI is $18.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.85 or more per hour.

    Is Traverse City above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Traverse City, MI is 0.3% 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 Traverse City?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $31,320 per year in Traverse City, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,120.