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How much does a security guard make in Missoula?

$36,750a year

Median yearly pay for security guards in the Missoula, MT metro area. That is $17.67 an hour or $3,063 a month.

Hourly
$17.67
Vs. national median
-3%
Rank among cities
202 of 389
Jobs in the area
220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,570Median: $36,750Highest 10%: $47,430
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$28,570$13.74
25th$34,430$16.55
Median$36,750$17.67
75th$40,000$19.23
90th$47,430$22.80

Other cities in Montana

Median yearly pay for security guards.

Great Falls, MT$41,950
Bozeman, MT$41,420
Billings, MT$38,040
Helena, MT$37,920
Security Guard salary in Montana Security Guard salary in all states

Related jobs in Missoula

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$114,000
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$107,000
Correctional Officer and Jailer$79,720
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$77,610
Firefighter$76,620
Transportation Security Screener$61,110
Salaries for every job in Missoula, MT

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Missoula, MT metro area is $17.67 ($36,750 a year).

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

No: $36,750 against $38,020 nationally, 3% less.

How does Missoula compare with the rest of Montana?

The median in Montana is $38,480, so Missoula pays 4% less.

Where does Missoula rank for security guard pay?

202 of 389 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $28,570 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,430 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.