Security Guards pay in Idaho
In Idaho, the median pay for security guards is $18.41 an hour ($38,300 a year). About 3,750 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($38,020). Idaho ranks 25th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for security guards in Idaho
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.40 | $32,030 |
| 25% of workers | $16.55 | $34,430 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.41 | $38,300 |
| 75% of workers | $22.08 | $45,930 |
| 90% of workers | $37.83 | $78,680 |
Security Guards pay in Idaho metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho Falls | $78,680 | 570 |
| Coeur d'Alene | $38,870 | 330 |
| Pocatello | $37,790 | 100 |
| Boise City | $37,380 | 2,080 |
| Lewiston | $36,650 | 80 |
| Twin Falls | $32,040 | 190 |
Idaho unemployment rate: 3.6% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for security guards
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +0.9% over ten years, little or no change · about 156,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Idaho
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $66,990 |
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | $53,580 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $28,770 |
| Public Safety Telecommunicators | $51,780 |
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