Security Guards Salary in Washington
Ranked #4 of 51 · WA
19.5% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $50,770 ≈ $24/hr
Median annual salary $47,100
Employment 25,800
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $37,720P25 $42,030 Median $47,100P75 $56,990P90 $68,390
About 80% of security guardss in Washington earn between $37,720 and $68,390. 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 Washington is $50,770, about 19.5% above the U.S. average ($42,470). That works out to roughly $24/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Washington
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $54,670 | $59,640 | 500 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $48,770 | $46,260 | 60 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $47,490 | $51,400 | 17,030 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $46,090 | $48,130 | 220 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $45,540 | $47,730 | 590 |
| Western Washington nonmetropolitan area | $45,420 | $60,120 | 1,020 |
| Longview-Kelso, WA | $45,370 | $52,260 | 140 |
| Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area | $44,450 | $47,180 | 240 |