How much does a security guard make in Olympia?

$43,920a year

Median yearly pay for security guards in the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA metro area. That is $21.12 an hour or $3,660 a month.

Hourly: $21.12
Vs. national median: +16%
Rank among cities: 43 of 389
Jobs in the area: 840

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $36,340Median: $43,920Highest 10%: $67,900

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$36,340	$17.47
25th	$38,220	$18.38
Median	$43,920	$21.12
75th	$54,820	$26.36
90th	$67,900	$32.64

Other cities in Washington

Median yearly pay for security guards.

Kennewick, WA	$54,670
Walla Walla, WA	$48,770
Seattle, WA	$47,490
Portland, OR	$46,820
Mount Vernon, WA	$46,090
Bremerton, WA	$45,540
Longview, WA	$45,370
Bellingham, WA	$44,310
Spokane, WA	$41,310
Wenatchee, WA	$40,860
Yakima, WA	$37,440
Lewiston, ID	$36,650

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Related jobs in Olympia

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective	$140,700
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker	$127,100
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer	$104,600
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer	$99,810
Firefighter	$90,050
Detective and Criminal Investigator	$88,790
Correctional Officer and Jailer	$81,550
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker	$55,960
Crossing Guard and Flagger	$51,400
Protective Service Worker	$51,040

Salaries for every job in Olympia, WA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA metro area is $21.12 ($43,920 a year).

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

Yes: $43,920 against $38,020 nationally, 16% more.

How does Olympia compare with the rest of Washington?

The median in Washington is $47,100, so Olympia pays 7% less.

Where does Olympia rank for security guard pay?

43 of 389 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $67,900 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.