Security Guards Salary in Maryland
Security Guards in Maryland earn a median of $38,220 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $38,220
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($38,020)
- Rank among states
- 27 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 27,670
Pay range in Maryland
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,700; the top 10% earn over $64,320. Nationally the range is $30,210 to $58,840.
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Security Guards pay in Maryland
How much do security guards make in Maryland?
The median is $38,220 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,700 and the top 10% earn over $64,320. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Maryland a good state for security guards?
On pay alone it ranks 27 of 51 (+1% vs. the national median of $38,020). Living costs are not included.