Security Guards Salary in Utah
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • Utah
Security Guards in Utah earn a median salary of $42,071 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, +9.6% vs the national median of $38,370. An estimated 7,000 security guards are employed across Utah, with salaries ranging from $35,820 to $44,610 depending on location.
$42,071
Avg median salary in Utah
$44,610
Highest paying metro
$35,820
Lowest paying metro
7,000
Employed in Utah
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Security Guards salaries by city in Utah
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. George, UT | $44,610 | $37,340 | $55,690 | 160 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $44,270 | $37,120 | $46,180 | 4,650 |
| Logan, UT-ID | $43,290 | $34,510 | $64,170 | 80 |
| Wasatch Front Fringe Utah | $43,080 | $36,170 | $51,970 | 180 |
| High Desert Utah | $42,330 | $34,470 | $49,210 | 200 |
| Provo, UT | $41,100 | $36,010 | $43,680 | 1,040 |
| Ogden, UT | $35,820 | $34,690 | $42,380 | 690 |