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How much does a security guard make in Barnstable Town?

$45,230a year

Median yearly pay for security guards in the Barnstable Town, MA metro area. That is $21.75 an hour or $3,769 a month.

Hourly
$21.75
Vs. national median
+19%
Rank among cities
26 of 389
Jobs in the area
300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,620Median: $45,230Highest 10%: $62,450
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,620$17.13
25th$39,370$18.93
Median$45,230$21.75
75th$52,890$25.43
90th$62,450$30.02

Other cities in Massachusetts

Median yearly pay for security guards.

Boston, MA$44,990
Pittsfield, MA$43,860
Springfield, MA$40,340
Worcester, MA$38,430
Providence, RI$38,120
Amherst Town, MA$37,600
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Related jobs in Barnstable Town

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$124,400
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$95,410
Correctional Officer and Jailer$84,610
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$80,210
Firefighter$74,870
Protective Service Worker$56,330
School Bus Monitor$40,160
Lifeguard$37,710
Salaries for every job in Barnstable Town, MA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a security guard make an hour in Barnstable Town?

The median hourly pay in the Barnstable Town, MA metro area is $21.75 ($45,230 a year).

Do security guards make more in Barnstable Town than the national average?

Yes: $45,230 against $38,020 nationally, 19% more.

How does Barnstable Town compare with the rest of Massachusetts?

The median in Massachusetts is $44,670, so Barnstable Town pays 1% more.

Where does Barnstable Town rank for security guard pay?

26 of 389 metro areas with data.

How much does a security guard make starting out in Barnstable Town?

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,450 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.