Security Guards Salary in Michigan
Ranked #32 of 51 · MI
4.3% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $40,640 ≈ $20/hr
Median annual salary $37,080
Employment 25,240
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $29,790P25 $34,230 Median $37,080P75 $46,480P90 $54,770
About 80% of security guardss in Michigan earn between $29,790 and $54,770. 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 Michigan is $40,640, about 4.3% below the U.S. average ($42,470). That works out to roughly $20/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Michigan
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor, MI | $42,100 | $43,610 | 630 |
| Midland, MI | $40,880 | $42,000 | 120 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $40,810 | $44,570 | 3,100 |
| Saginaw, MI | $40,730 | $41,630 | 210 |
| Traverse City, MI | $40,060 | $40,280 | 180 |
| Jackson, MI | $38,750 | $39,920 | 170 |
| Lansing-East Lansing, MI | $38,210 | $41,860 | 550 |
| Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $38,170 | $38,620 | 800 |