Security Guards Salary in Massachusetts
Ranked #16 of 51 · MA
5.4% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $44,760 ≈ $22/hr
Median annual salary $44,670
Employment 23,930
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $34,830P25 $37,720 Median $44,670P75 $45,760P90 $55,800
About 80% of security guardss in Massachusetts earn between $34,830 and $55,800. 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 Massachusetts is $44,760, about 5.4% above the U.S. average ($42,470). That works out to roughly $22/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Massachusetts
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable Town, MA | $45,230 | $47,690 | 300 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $44,990 | $45,640 | 19,250 |
| Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area | $44,300 | $45,840 | 100 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $43,860 | $45,490 | 270 |
| Springfield, MA | $40,340 | $43,420 | 1,310 |
| Worcester, MA | $38,430 | $41,290 | 1,660 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton, MA | $37,600 | $40,880 | 250 |