How much does a security guard make in Portland?
$46,820a year
Median yearly pay for security guards in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $22.51 an hour or $3,902 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.51
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among cities
- 14 of 389
- Jobs in the area
- 9,110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,360Median: $46,820Highest 10%: $60,020
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,360 | $18.44 | |
| 25th | $43,610 | $20.97 | |
| Median | $46,820 | $22.51 | |
| 75th | $49,070 | $23.59 | |
| 90th | $60,020 | $28.86 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for security guards.
| 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 |
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How much does a security guard make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $22.51 ($46,820 a year).
Do security guards make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $46,820 against $38,020 nationally, 23% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $45,500, so Portland pays 3% more.
Where does Portland rank for security guard pay?
14 of 389 metro areas with data.
How much does a security guard make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,360 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,020 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.