How much does a security guard make in Springfield?
$39,010a year
Median yearly pay for security guards in the Springfield, MO metro area. That is $18.75 an hour or $3,251 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.75
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 112 of 389
- Jobs in the area
- 1,000
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,060Median: $39,010Highest 10%: $114,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,060 | $14.45 | |
| 25th | $34,670 | $16.67 | |
| Median | $39,010 | $18.75 | |
| 75th | $46,040 | $22.13 | |
| 90th | $114,800 | $55.17 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for security guards.
| Jefferson City, MO | $44,430 |
| St. Louis, MO | $42,600 |
| Kansas City, MO | $41,810 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $39,180 |
| Joplin, MO | $37,830 |
| Columbia, MO | $36,950 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $36,630 |
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Salaries for every job in Springfield, MOFrequently asked questions
How much does a security guard make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, MO metro area is $18.75 ($39,010 a year).
Do security guards make more in Springfield than the national average?
Yes: $39,010 against $38,020 nationally, 3% more.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $40,390, so Springfield pays 3% less.
Where does Springfield rank for security guard pay?
112 of 389 metro areas with data.
How much does a security guard make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,060 or less a year; the top 10% make $114,800 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.