Security Guards Salary in Washington
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 14 metro areas • Washington
Security Guards in Washington earn a median salary of $48,241 per year on average across 14 metro and nonmetro areas, +25.7% vs the national median of $38,370. An estimated 62,640 security guards are employed across Washington, with salaries ranging from $39,070 to $87,770 depending on location.
$48,241
Avg median salary in Washington
$87,770
Highest paying metro
$39,070
Lowest paying metro
62,640
Employed in Washington
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Security Guards salaries by city in Washington
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennewick, WA | $87,770 | $50,950 | $98,540 | 650 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $49,270 | $42,800 | $57,860 | 220 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $48,700 | $38,000 | $52,000 | 50 |
| Seattle, WA | $48,400 | $44,810 | $57,980 | 16,320 |
| Bremerton, WA | $47,270 | $40,160 | $57,410 | 520 |
| Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV | $47,260 | $40,440 | $71,060 | 39,200 |
| Olympia, WA | $45,930 | $39,500 | $54,680 | 890 |
| Western Washington | $45,050 | $38,070 | $59,570 | 1,020 |
| Yakima, WA | $44,320 | $37,900 | $58,820 | 460 |
| Bellingham, WA | $43,740 | $38,860 | $51,630 | 390 |
| Longview, WA | $43,700 | $36,720 | $62,400 | 130 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $43,530 | $38,730 | $50,700 | 220 |
| Spokane, WA | $41,370 | $38,160 | $49,280 | 2,270 |
| Eastern Washington | $39,070 | $37,780 | $53,480 | 300 |