Security Guards Salary in Idaho
Ranked #19 of 51 · ID
3.8% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $44,100 ≈ $21/hr
Median annual salary $38,300
Employment 3,750
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $32,030P25 $34,430 Median $38,300P75 $45,930P90 $78,680
About 80% of security guardss in Idaho earn between $32,030 and $78,680. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean security guards salary in Idaho is $44,100, about 3.8% above the U.S. average ($42,470). That works out to roughly $21/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Idaho
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Falls, ID | $78,680 | $68,260 | 570 |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $38,870 | $41,090 | 330 |
| Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area | $38,030 | $38,030 | 160 |
| Pocatello, ID | $37,790 | $37,400 | 100 |
| Boise City, ID | $37,380 | $40,290 | 2,080 |
| Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area | $36,860 | $39,000 | 150 |
| Lewiston, ID-WA | $36,650 | $39,810 | 80 |
| Twin Falls, ID | $32,040 | $36,760 | 190 |