Security Guards pay in Oregon
$46,420avg. a year
$22.32 an hour · 12,200 employed
Security Guards in Oregon earn an average of $46,420 a year. That is $3,950 (9%) more than the U.S. average of $42,470. The best-paying metro area is Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA at $47,960.
$45,500Median pay
$22.32Average hourly
+36%Avg. pay since 2020
#8Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Oregon metro areas
Average pay for security guards by metro area. Swipe to see all 8.
19,110 jobs
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
$47,960
$23.06 an hour
21,030 jobs
Salem, OR
$47,460
$22.82 an hour
3160 jobs
Corvallis, OR
$46,050
$22.14 an hour
490 jobs
Albany, OR
$45,190
$21.73 an hour
5350 jobs
Bend, OR
$44,280
$21.29 an hour
6310 jobs
Medford, OR
$44,100
$21.20 an hour
7730 jobs
Eugene-Springfield, OR
$42,910
$20.63 an hour
8120 jobs
Grants Pass, OR
$42,080
$20.23 an hour
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Security Guards pay in Oregon, charted
Pay over time
Oregon, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Oregon security guards work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Oregon vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $42,470 | $20.42 |
| Oregon | $46,420 | $22.32 |
| Washington | $50,770 | $24.41 |
| California | $44,920 | $21.60 |
| Idaho | $44,100 | $21.20 |
| Nevada | $39,770 | $19.12 |
Related jobs in Oregon
Average pay, Oregon, May 2025
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Questions and answers
How much do security guards make in Oregon?
The average is $46,420 a year, and the median is $45,500. That is $3,950 (9%) more than the U.S. average of $42,470.
What is the hourly wage in Oregon?
$22.32 an hour on average; the median is $21.88.
Where in Oregon do they earn the most?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA ($47,960), followed by Salem, OR ($47,460). The lowest average among 8 metro areas with data is Grants Pass, OR ($42,080).
How does Oregon rank?
Oregon ranks #8 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 33-9032. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national security guards page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.