How much does a security guard make in Michigan?
$37,080a year
Median yearly pay for security guards in Michigan. That is $17.83 an hour or $3,090 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.83
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 25,240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,790Median: $37,080Highest 10%: $54,770
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,790 | $14.32 | |
| 25th | $34,230 | $16.46 | |
| Median | $37,080 | $17.83 | |
| 75th | $46,480 | $22.35 | |
| 90th | $54,770 | $26.33 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Ann Arbor, MI | $42,100 |
| Midland, MI | $40,880 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $40,810 |
| Saginaw, MI | $40,730 |
| Traverse City, MI | $40,060 |
| Jackson, MI | $38,750 |
| Lansing, MI | $38,210 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $37,340 |
| Battle Creek, MI | $37,200 |
| Detroit, MI | $37,050 |
| South Bend, IN | $36,090 |
| Niles, MI | $35,690 |
| Flint, MI | $34,930 |
| Muskegon, MI | $32,870 |
| Bay City, MI | $29,820 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for security guards.
| 30. South Dakota | $37,150 |
| 31. Iowa | $37,080 |
| 32. Kansas | $37,080 |
| 33. Michigan | $37,080 |
| 34. Pennsylvania | $37,050 |
| 35. Rhode Island | $36,940 |
| 36. Indiana | $36,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a security guard make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $17.83 ($37,080 a year).
Do security guards make more in Michigan than the national average?
No: $37,080 against $38,020 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Michigan rank for security guard pay?
Michigan ranks 33 of 51 states.
Which city in Michigan pays security guards the most?
Ann Arbor, MI, with a median of $42,100 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.