How much does a security guard make in Pittsfield?
$43,860a year
Median yearly pay for security guards in the Pittsfield, MA metro area. That is $21.09 an hour or $3,655 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.09
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among cities
- 44 of 389
- Jobs in the area
- 270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,320Median: $43,860Highest 10%: $64,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,320 | $16.50 | |
| 25th | $36,030 | $17.32 | |
| Median | $43,860 | $21.09 | |
| 75th | $50,290 | $24.18 | |
| 90th | $64,900 | $31.20 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for security guards.
| Barnstable Town, MA | $45,230 |
| Boston, MA | $44,990 |
| Springfield, MA | $40,340 |
| Worcester, MA | $38,430 |
| Providence, RI | $38,120 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $37,600 |
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Salaries for every job in Pittsfield, MAFrequently asked questions
How much does a security guard make an hour in Pittsfield?
The median hourly pay in the Pittsfield, MA metro area is $21.09 ($43,860 a year).
Do security guards make more in Pittsfield than the national average?
Yes: $43,860 against $38,020 nationally, 15% more.
How does Pittsfield compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $44,670, so Pittsfield pays 2% less.
Where does Pittsfield rank for security guard pay?
44 of 389 metro areas with data.
How much does a security guard make starting out in Pittsfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,320 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,900 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.