Security Guards Salary in Oregon
Security Guards in Oregon earn a median of $45,500 a year, +20% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $45,500
- vs. U.S. median
- +20% ($38,020)
- Rank among states
- 5 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 12,200
Pay range in Oregon
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,500; the top 10% earn over $58,510. Nationally the range is $30,210 to $58,840.
States ranked near Oregon
Similar jobs in Oregon
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$83,690 median in Oregon
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$88,140 median in Oregon
- Bailiffs$57,140 median in Oregon
- Animal Control Workers$66,130 median in Oregon
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$71,980 median in Oregon
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$47,110 median in Oregon
Security Guards pay in Oregon
How much do security guards make in Oregon?
The median is $45,500 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,500 and the top 10% earn over $58,510. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Oregon a good state for security guards?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 51 (+20% vs. the national median of $38,020). Living costs are not included.