How much does a security guard make in Springfield?
$40,340a year
Median yearly pay for security guards in the Springfield, MA metro area. That is $19.39 an hour or $3,362 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.39
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 89 of 389
- Jobs in the area
- 1,310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $40,340Highest 10%: $66,080
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $35,930 | $17.27 | |
| Median | $40,340 | $19.39 | |
| 75th | $45,780 | $22.01 | |
| 90th | $66,080 | $31.77 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for security guards.
| Barnstable Town, MA | $45,230 |
| Boston, MA | $44,990 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $43,860 |
| Worcester, MA | $38,430 |
| Providence, RI | $38,120 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $37,600 |
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Salaries for every job in Springfield, MAFrequently asked questions
How much does a security guard make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, MA metro area is $19.39 ($40,340 a year).
Do security guards make more in Springfield than the national average?
Yes: $40,340 against $38,020 nationally, 6% more.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $44,670, so Springfield pays 10% less.
Where does Springfield rank for security guard pay?
89 of 389 metro areas with data.
How much does a security guard make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $66,080 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.