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How much does a security guard make in Ann Arbor?

$42,100a year

Median yearly pay for security guards in the Ann Arbor, MI metro area. That is $20.24 an hour or $3,508 a month.

Hourly
$20.24
Vs. national median
+11%
Rank among cities
70 of 389
Jobs in the area
630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,280Median: $42,100Highest 10%: $56,240
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$31,280$15.04
25th$34,430$16.55
Median$42,100$20.24
75th$52,530$25.25
90th$56,240$27.04

Other cities in Michigan

Median yearly pay for security guards.

Midland, MI$40,880
Grand Rapids, MI$40,810
Saginaw, MI$40,730
Traverse City, MI$40,060
Jackson, MI$38,750
Lansing, MI$38,210
Kalamazoo, MI$37,340
Battle Creek, MI$37,200
Detroit, MI$37,050
South Bend, IN$36,090
Niles, MI$35,690
Flint, MI$34,930
Muskegon, MI$32,870
Bay City, MI$29,820
Security Guard salary in Michigan Security Guard salary in all states

Related jobs in Ann Arbor

Same field, median yearly pay.

Detective and Criminal Investigator$105,800
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$99,450
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$85,300
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$74,410
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$73,130
Correctional Officer and Jailer$68,520
Firefighter$48,460
Lifeguard$42,330
Crossing Guard and Flagger$32,190
Salaries for every job in Ann Arbor, MI

Frequently asked questions

How much does a security guard make an hour in Ann Arbor?

The median hourly pay in the Ann Arbor, MI metro area is $20.24 ($42,100 a year).

Do security guards make more in Ann Arbor than the national average?

Yes: $42,100 against $38,020 nationally, 11% more.

How does Ann Arbor compare with the rest of Michigan?

The median in Michigan is $37,080, so Ann Arbor pays 14% more.

Where does Ann Arbor rank for security guard pay?

70 of 389 metro areas with data.

How much does a security guard make starting out in Ann Arbor?

The lowest-paid 10% make $31,280 or less a year; the top 10% make $56,240 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.