How much does a security make in Springfield?
$83,340a year
Median yearly pay for securitys in the Springfield, MO metro area. That is $40.07 an hour or $6,945 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.07
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 18 of 367
- Jobs in the area
- 350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,310Median: $83,340Highest 10%: $211,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,310 | $23.23 | |
| 25th | $59,890 | $28.79 | |
| Median | $83,340 | $40.07 | |
| 75th | $152,900 | $73.52 | |
| 90th | $211,700 | $101.78 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for securitys.
| 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 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Sales Representative | $76,110 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker | $75,040 |
| Sales Representative | $59,580 |
| Sales Representatives of Service | $52,610 |
| Advertising Sales Agent | $50,610 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $45,160 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker | $45,120 |
| Real Estate Broker | $42,260 |
| Parts Salesperson | $39,880 |
| Travel Agent | $38,050 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a security make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, MO metro area is $40.07 ($83,340 a year).
Do securitys make more in Springfield than the national average?
Yes: $83,340 against $78,660 nationally, 6% more.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $78,500, so Springfield pays 6% more.
Where does Springfield rank for security pay?
18 of 367 metro areas with data.
How much does a security make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,310 or less a year; the top 10% make $211,700 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.