Security Guards Salary in Massachusetts

Median Salary

$44,670

per year

Hourly Rate

$21.48

per hour

Employment

23,930

in Massachusetts

vs. National Avg

+17.5%

National: $38,020

Compared to the national median of $38,020, Massachusetts pays 17.5% MORE for Security Guards positions.

Purchasing Power

$41,171

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

108.5

9% above national avg

Rent/Income

61%

Unaffordable

Salary Distribution in Massachusetts

10th

$34,830

25th

$37,720

Median

$44,670

75th

$45,760

90th

$55,800

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).