How much does a security guard make in Oregon?
$45,500a year
Median yearly pay for security guards in Oregon. That is $21.88 an hour or $3,792 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.88
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 12,200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,500Median: $45,500Highest 10%: $58,510
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,500 | $17.55 | |
| 25th | $39,680 | $19.08 | |
| Median | $45,500 | $21.88 | |
| 75th | $48,420 | $23.28 | |
| 90th | $58,510 | $28.13 |
Cities in Oregon
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, OR | $46,820 |
| Salem, OR | $46,150 |
| Corvallis, OR | $45,980 |
| Medford, OR | $44,250 |
| Albany, OR | $44,050 |
| Bend, OR | $43,790 |
| Eugene, OR | $39,750 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $37,030 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for security guards.
| 2. Alaska | $47,480 |
| 3. Washington | $47,100 |
| 4. Vermont | $45,550 |
| 5. Oregon | $45,500 |
| 6. New Hampshire | $45,200 |
| 7. Colorado | $45,150 |
| 8. Massachusetts | $44,670 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a security guard make an hour in Oregon?
The median hourly pay in Oregon is $21.88 ($45,500 a year).
Do security guards make more in Oregon than the national average?
Yes: $45,500 against $38,020 nationally, 20% more.
Where does Oregon rank for security guard pay?
Oregon ranks 5 of 51 states.
Which city in Oregon pays security guards the most?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, with a median of $46,820 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.