How much does a security guard make in Salem?
$46,150a year
Median yearly pay for security guards in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $22.19 an hour or $3,846 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.19
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among cities
- 18 of 389
- Jobs in the area
- 1,030
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,210Median: $46,150Highest 10%: $60,770
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,210 | $17.41 | |
| 25th | $39,480 | $18.98 | |
| Median | $46,150 | $22.19 | |
| 75th | $55,450 | $26.66 | |
| 90th | $60,770 | $29.22 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for security guards.
| Portland, OR | $46,820 |
| 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 |
Related jobs in Salem
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Salaries for every job in Salem, ORFrequently asked questions
How much does a security guard make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $22.19 ($46,150 a year).
Do security guards make more in Salem than the national average?
Yes: $46,150 against $38,020 nationally, 21% more.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $45,500, so Salem pays 1% more.
Where does Salem rank for security guard pay?
18 of 389 metro areas with data.
How much does a security guard make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,210 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,770 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.