How much does a security guard make in Eugene?
$39,750a year
Median yearly pay for security guards in the Eugene-Springfield, OR metro area. That is $19.11 an hour or $3,313 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.11
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 99 of 389
- Jobs in the area
- 730
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,130Median: $39,750Highest 10%: $57,240
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,130 | $16.89 | |
| 25th | $37,090 | $17.83 | |
| Median | $39,750 | $19.11 | |
| 75th | $45,570 | $21.91 | |
| 90th | $57,240 | $27.52 |
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 |
| Albany, OR | $44,050 |
| Bend, OR | $43,790 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $37,030 |
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How much does a security guard make an hour in Eugene?
The median hourly pay in the Eugene-Springfield, OR metro area is $19.11 ($39,750 a year).
Do security guards make more in Eugene than the national average?
Yes: $39,750 against $38,020 nationally, 5% more.
How does Eugene compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $45,500, so Eugene pays 13% less.
Where does Eugene rank for security guard pay?
99 of 389 metro areas with data.
How much does a security guard make starting out in Eugene?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,130 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,240 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.