Security Guard Salary in Boston, MA
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The median security guard in the Boston area earns $44,990 a year ($21.63 an hour), 18% above the U.S. median ($38,020) and 1% above the Massachusetts median ($44,670). Half of the 19,250 security guards there earn between $38,860 and $46,420.
Median $44,990
10th: $35,78090th: $56,450
| Annual pay | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,780 | $34,830 | $30,210 |
| 25th percentile | $38,860 | $37,720 | $35,210 |
| Median | $44,990 | $44,670 | $38,020 |
| 75th percentile | $46,420 | $45,760 | $46,200 |
| 90th percentile | $56,450 | $55,800 | $58,840 |
| Average | $45,640 | $44,760 | $42,470 |
| Jobs | 19,250 | 23,930 | 1,283,470 |
Boston, MA ranks 7th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for security guard pay. Highest: Seattle, WA ($47,490).
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Check my paySecurity guard pay in other cities
- Seattle, WA: $47,490
- Washington, DC: $46,830
- Portland, OR: $46,820
- San Jose, CA: $46,250
- San Francisco, CA: $45,730
- Denver, CO: $45,420
- New York, NY: $43,980
- Minneapolis, MN: $43,430
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.