How much does a security guard make in Idaho?
$38,300a year
Median yearly pay for security guards in Idaho. That is $18.41 an hour or $3,192 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.41
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,750
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,030Median: $38,300Highest 10%: $78,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,030 | $15.40 | |
| 25th | $34,430 | $16.55 | |
| Median | $38,300 | $18.41 | |
| 75th | $45,930 | $22.08 | |
| 90th | $78,680 | $37.83 |
Cities in Idaho
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Idaho Falls, ID | $78,680 |
| Logan, UT | $39,600 |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $38,870 |
| Pocatello, ID | $37,790 |
| Boise City, ID | $37,380 |
| Lewiston, ID | $36,650 |
| Twin Falls, ID | $32,040 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for security guards.
| 22. Maine | $39,100 |
| 23. New Jersey | $38,880 |
| 24. Montana | $38,480 |
| 25. Idaho | $38,300 |
| 26. Arizona | $38,290 |
| 27. Maryland | $38,220 |
| 28. Wisconsin | $37,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a security guard make an hour in Idaho?
The median hourly pay in Idaho is $18.41 ($38,300 a year).
Do security guards make more in Idaho than the national average?
Yes: $38,300 against $38,020 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Idaho rank for security guard pay?
Idaho ranks 25 of 51 states.
Which city in Idaho pays security guards the most?
Idaho Falls, ID, with a median of $78,680 a year.
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.