Security Guards Salary in Missouri
Ranked #13 of 51 · MO
6.2% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $45,100 ≈ $22/hr
Median annual salary $40,390
Employment 18,630
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $31,040P25 $36,040 Median $40,390P75 $48,020P90 $68,860
About 80% of security guardss in Missouri earn between $31,040 and $68,860. 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 Missouri is $45,100, about 6.2% above the U.S. average ($42,470). That works out to roughly $22/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Missouri
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson City, MO | $44,430 | $48,100 | 350 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $42,600 | $45,040 | 9,720 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $41,810 | $45,690 | 7,730 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $39,180 | $40,070 | 270 |
| Springfield, MO | $39,010 | $48,360 | 1,000 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $37,830 | $40,070 | 180 |
| Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $37,270 | $38,910 | 550 |
| Columbia, MO | $36,950 | $39,220 | 640 |