Security Guard Salary in Missouri: $46,500 Average

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Average base salary, Missouri

$46,500 / year

≈ $3,900 per month · $22.36 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for Missouri · median $42,000

25th percentile
$37,500Average
$46,50075th percentile
$49,500

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Security Guard salary by state

Alabama$36,000

Alaska$56,000

Arizona$42,500

Arkansas$39,500

California$46,500

Colorado$47,500

Connecticut$47,000

Delaware$45,500

District of Columbia$63,000

Florida$39,000

Georgia$39,000

Hawaii$45,000

Idaho$45,500

Illinois$46,000

Indiana$42,000

Iowa$43,500

Kansas$42,000

Kentucky$40,000

Louisiana$37,500

Maine$43,000

Maryland$46,000

Massachusetts$46,500

Michigan$42,000

Minnesota$47,000

Mississippi$33,000

Missouri$46,500

Montana$43,500

Nebraska$46,500

Nevada$41,000

New Hampshire$49,500

New Jersey$45,000

New Mexico$48,000

New York$48,000

North Carolina$40,500

North Dakota$44,500

Ohio$41,500

Oklahoma$41,000

Oregon$48,000

Pennsylvania$41,500

Rhode Island$41,500

South Carolina$38,500

South Dakota$41,500

Tennessee$40,000

Texas$40,000

Utah$44,500

Vermont$52,500

Virginia$48,500

Washington$52,500

West Virginia$32,500

Wisconsin$43,000

Wyoming$44,000

About this role

Security Guard is a professional role in the Protective Service job family, focused on Security Guard work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Security Guards do

Typical education: High School Diploma

Lock doors and gates of entrances and exits to secure buildings.
Patrol industrial or commercial premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates.
Respond to medical emergencies by administering basic first aid or by obtaining assistance from paramedics.
Answer alarms and investigate disturbances.
Circulate among visitors, patrons, or employees to preserve order and protect property.

Top skills: Active Listening Monitoring Speaking Critical Thinking Coordination Social Perceptiveness

Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).

Security Guard salary by industry

Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services

797,460 workers

$43,000

Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

95,480 workers

$47,500

Educational Services

82,680 workers

$47,500

Health Care and Social Assistance

76,120 workers

$47,500

Sectors 44 and 45 – Retail Trade

70,300 workers

$38,500

Accommodation and Food Services

60,350 workers

$42,000

Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation

57,170 workers

$42,000

Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS

33,320 workers

$50,500

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Security Guard pays 35% below the average across 24 roles in the Protective Service job family (family average $68,000).

Similar-paying roles in Protective Service

Crossing Guards and Flaggers$45,000

Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators$47,000

Protective Service Workers, All Other$50,000

School Bus Monitor$36,500

Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$35,500

Parking Enforcement Worker$53,000

First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$62,000

Private Detectives and Investigators$62,500

Bailiff$64,000

Correctional Officers and Jailers$66,000

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Security Guard make?

The average base salary for a Security Guard in the United States is $44,000 per year, or about $21.15 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $36,500 and $48,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Protective Service roles?

The Protective Service job family averages $68,000 across 24 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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