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How much does a security guard make in Hagerstown?

$33,990a year

Median yearly pay for security guards in the Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV metro area. That is $16.34 an hour or $2,833 a month.

Hourly
$16.34
Vs. national median
-11%
Rank among cities
319 of 389
Jobs in the area
760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,240Median: $33,990Highest 10%: $54,630
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$27,240$13.10
25th$31,200$15.00
Median$33,990$16.34
75th$43,890$21.10
90th$54,630$26.26

Other cities in Maryland

Median yearly pay for security guards.

Washington, DC$46,830
Lexington Park, MD$44,880
Philadelphia, PA$37,450
Salisbury, MD$37,180
Baltimore, MD$36,970
Security Guard salary in Maryland Security Guard salary in all states

Related jobs in Hagerstown

Same field, median yearly pay.

Detective and Criminal Investigator$98,700
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$97,710
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$77,950
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$66,020
Correctional Officer and Jailer$64,250
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$59,300
Firefighter$49,690
Protective Service Worker$43,700
Crossing Guard and Flagger$31,200
Lifeguard$31,200
Salaries for every job in Hagerstown, MD

Frequently asked questions

How much does a security guard make an hour in Hagerstown?

The median hourly pay in the Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV metro area is $16.34 ($33,990 a year).

Do security guards make more in Hagerstown than the national average?

No: $33,990 against $38,020 nationally, 11% less.

How does Hagerstown compare with the rest of Maryland?

The median in Maryland is $38,220, so Hagerstown pays 11% less.

Where does Hagerstown rank for security guard pay?

319 of 389 metro areas with data.

How much does a security guard make starting out in Hagerstown?

The lowest-paid 10% make $27,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $54,630 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.