How much does a security guard make in Bangor?
$36,860a year
Median yearly pay for security guards in the Bangor, ME metro area. That is $17.72 an hour or $3,072 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.72
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 193 of 389
- Jobs in the area
- 330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,950Median: $36,860Highest 10%: $45,080
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,950 | $14.88 | |
| 25th | $33,320 | $16.02 | |
| Median | $36,860 | $17.72 | |
| 75th | $43,380 | $20.86 | |
| 90th | $45,080 | $21.67 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for security guards.
| Lewiston, ME | $43,340 |
| Portland, ME | $39,190 |
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Salaries for every job in Bangor, MEFrequently asked questions
How much does a security guard make an hour in Bangor?
The median hourly pay in the Bangor, ME metro area is $17.72 ($36,860 a year).
Do security guards make more in Bangor than the national average?
No: $36,860 against $38,020 nationally, 3% less.
How does Bangor compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $39,100, so Bangor pays 6% less.
Where does Bangor rank for security guard pay?
193 of 389 metro areas with data.
How much does a security guard make starting out in Bangor?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,950 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,080 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.