Security Guard Salary in Grand Rapids, MI
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The median security guard in the Grand Rapids area earns $40,810 a year ($19.62 an hour), 7% above the U.S. median ($38,020) and 10% above the Michigan median ($37,080). Half of the 3,100 security guards there earn between $37,550 and $50,630.
Median $40,810
10th: $30,69090th: $56,070
| Annual pay | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $30,690 | $29,790 | $30,210 |
| 25th percentile | $37,550 | $34,230 | $35,210 |
| Median | $40,810 | $37,080 | $38,020 |
| 75th percentile | $50,630 | $46,480 | $46,200 |
| 90th percentile | $56,070 | $54,770 | $58,840 |
| Average | $44,570 | $40,640 | $42,470 |
| Jobs | 3,100 | 25,240 | 1,283,470 |
Grand Rapids, MI ranks 13th 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
- Detroit, MI: $37,050
- 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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- Correctional Officer: $68,520
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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.