Security Guards Salary in Maryland
Ranked #17 of 51 · MD
4.9% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $44,530 ≈ $21/hr
Median annual salary $38,220
Employment 27,670
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $33,700P25 $35,700 Median $38,220P75 $46,750P90 $64,320
About 80% of security guardss in Maryland earn between $33,700 and $64,320. 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 Maryland is $44,530, about 4.9% above the U.S. average ($42,470). That works out to roughly $21/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Maryland
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington Park, MD | $44,880 | $52,860 | 380 |
| Salisbury, MD | $37,180 | $39,870 | 240 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $36,970 | $42,620 | 16,020 |
| Maryland nonmetropolitan area | $36,060 | $41,290 | 580 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV | $33,990 | $38,620 | 760 |