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How much does a security make in Missouri?

$78,500a year

Median yearly pay for securitys in Missouri. That is $37.74 an hour or $6,542 a month.

Hourly
$37.74
Vs. national median
+0%
Rank among states
13 of 48
Jobs in the state
8,770
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,620Median: $78,500Highest 10%: $194,100
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$47,620$22.89
25th$58,810$28.27
Median$78,500$37.74
75th$106,300$51.13
90th$194,100$93.30

Cities in Missouri

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

Springfield, MO$83,340
Kansas City, MO$79,410
St. Louis, MO$79,300
Jefferson City, MO$75,040
Cape Girardeau, MO$72,820
St. Joseph, MO$70,010
Joplin, MO$69,640
Columbia, MO$46,840
Salaries for every job in Missouri

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for securitys.

10. New Jersey$82,420
11. California$79,730
12. New Hampshire$78,930
13. Missouri$78,500
14. Texas$78,470
15. Oregon$76,710
16. Alaska$76,360
Security salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

How much does a security make an hour in Missouri?

The median hourly pay in Missouri is $37.74 ($78,500 a year).

Do securitys make more in Missouri than the national average?

Yes: $78,500 against $78,660 nationally, 0% more.

Where does Missouri rank for security pay?

Missouri ranks 13 of 48 states.

Which city in Missouri pays securitys the most?

Springfield, MO, with a median of $83,340 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.