How much does a security guard make in Idaho Falls?
$78,680a year
Median yearly pay for security guards in the Idaho Falls, ID metro area. That is $37.83 an hour or $6,557 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.83
- Vs. national median
- +107%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 389
- Jobs in the area
- 570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,600Median: $78,680Highest 10%: $78,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,600 | $15.67 | |
| 25th | $47,880 | $23.02 | |
| Median | $78,680 | $37.83 | |
| 75th | $78,680 | $37.83 | |
| 90th | $78,680 | $37.83 |
Other cities in Idaho
Median yearly pay for security guards.
| 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 |
Related jobs in Idaho Falls
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective | $95,850 |
| Transportation Security Screener | $63,130 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer | $61,880 |
| Firefighter | $60,930 |
| Correctional Officer and Jailer | $48,420 |
| Lifeguard | $24,670 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a security guard make an hour in Idaho Falls?
The median hourly pay in the Idaho Falls, ID metro area is $37.83 ($78,680 a year).
Do security guards make more in Idaho Falls than the national average?
Yes: $78,680 against $38,020 nationally, 107% more.
How does Idaho Falls compare with the rest of Idaho?
The median in Idaho is $38,300, so Idaho Falls pays 105% more.
Where does Idaho Falls rank for security guard pay?
1 of 389 metro areas with data.
How much does a security guard make starting out in Idaho Falls?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,680 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.