How much does a security guard make in Albany?
$44,050a year
Median yearly pay for security guards in the Albany, OR metro area. That is $21.18 an hour or $3,671 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.18
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among cities
- 41 of 389
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,430Median: $44,050Highest 10%: $60,070
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,430 | $16.07 | |
| 25th | $35,690 | $17.16 | |
| Median | $44,050 | $21.18 | |
| 75th | $50,210 | $24.14 | |
| 90th | $60,070 | $28.88 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for security guards.
| Portland, OR | $46,820 |
| Salem, OR | $46,150 |
| Corvallis, OR | $45,980 |
| Medford, OR | $44,250 |
| Bend, OR | $43,790 |
| Eugene, OR | $39,750 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $37,030 |
Related jobs in Albany
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective | $96,670 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer | $76,940 |
| Protective Service Worker | $70,180 |
| Firefighter | $61,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a security guard make an hour in Albany?
The median hourly pay in the Albany, OR metro area is $21.18 ($44,050 a year).
Do security guards make more in Albany than the national average?
Yes: $44,050 against $38,020 nationally, 16% more.
How does Albany compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $45,500, so Albany pays 3% less.
Where does Albany rank for security guard pay?
41 of 389 metro areas with data.
How much does a security guard make starting out in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,430 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,070 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.