Security Guards Salary in Missouri
Security Guards in Missouri earn a median of $40,390 a year, +6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $40,390
- vs. U.S. median
- +6% ($38,020)
- Rank among states
- 16 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 18,630
Pay range in Missouri
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,040; the top 10% earn over $68,860. Nationally the range is $30,210 to $58,840.
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Security Guards pay in Missouri
How much do security guards make in Missouri?
The median is $40,390 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,040 and the top 10% earn over $68,860. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Missouri a good state for security guards?
On pay alone it ranks 16 of 51 (+6% vs. the national median of $38,020). Living costs are not included.