Security Guard Salary in Detroit, MI
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The median security guard in the Detroit area earns $37,050 a year ($17.81 an hour), 3% below the U.S. median ($38,020) and about the same as the Michigan median ($37,080). Half of the 12,570 security guards there earn between $34,400 and $47,040.
Median $37,050
10th: $29,17090th: $54,940
| Annual pay | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $29,170 | $29,790 | $30,210 |
| 25th percentile | $34,400 | $34,230 | $35,210 |
| Median | $37,050 | $37,080 | $38,020 |
| 75th percentile | $47,040 | $46,480 | $46,200 |
| 90th percentile | $54,940 | $54,770 | $58,840 |
| Average | $40,790 | $40,640 | $42,470 |
| Jobs | 12,570 | 25,240 | 1,283,470 |
Detroit, MI ranks 28th 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
- Grand Rapids, MI: $40,810
- 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
- Boston, MA: $44,990
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- Police Officer: $78,450
- Correctional Officer: $67,920
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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.