How much does a security guard make in Washington?
$47,100a year
Median yearly pay for security guards in Washington. That is $22.64 an hour or $3,925 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.64
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 25,800
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,720Median: $47,100Highest 10%: $68,390
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,720 | $18.13 | |
| 25th | $42,030 | $20.21 | |
| Median | $47,100 | $22.64 | |
| 75th | $56,990 | $27.40 | |
| 90th | $68,390 | $32.88 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kennewick, WA | $54,670 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $48,770 |
| Seattle, WA | $47,490 |
| Portland, OR | $46,820 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $46,090 |
| Bremerton, WA | $45,540 |
| Longview, WA | $45,370 |
| Bellingham, WA | $44,310 |
| Olympia, WA | $43,920 |
| Spokane, WA | $41,310 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $40,860 |
| Yakima, WA | $37,440 |
| Lewiston, ID | $36,650 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for security guards.
| 1. District of Columbia | $64,210 |
| 2. Alaska | $47,480 |
| 3. Washington | $47,100 |
| 4. Vermont | $45,550 |
| 5. Oregon | $45,500 |
| 6. New Hampshire | $45,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a security guard make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $22.64 ($47,100 a year).
Do security guards make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $47,100 against $38,020 nationally, 24% more.
Where does Washington rank for security guard pay?
Washington ranks 3 of 51 states.
Which city in Washington pays security guards the most?
Kennewick-Richland, WA, with a median of $54,670 a year.
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.