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Security Guards Salary in Michigan

Security Guards in Michigan earn a median of $37,080 a year, −2% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$37,080
vs. U.S. median
−2% ($38,020)
Rank among states
33 of 51
Jobs in the state
25,240

Pay range in Michigan

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,790; the top 10% earn over $54,770. Nationally the range is $30,210 to $58,840.

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Security Guards pay in Michigan

How much do security guards make in Michigan?

The median is $37,080 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,790 and the top 10% earn over $54,770. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Michigan a good state for security guards?

On pay alone it ranks 33 of 51 (−2% vs. the national median of $38,020). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses