Security Guards pay in Montana
In Montana, the median pay for security guards is $18.50 an hour ($38,480 a year). About 1,610 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($38,020). Montana ranks 24th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for security guards in Montana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.85 | $28,800 |
| 25% of workers | $16.95 | $35,260 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.50 | $38,480 |
| 75% of workers | $22.26 | $46,300 |
| 90% of workers | $27.55 | $57,310 |
Security Guards pay in Montana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Great Falls | $41,950 | 260 |
| Bozeman | $41,420 | 130 |
| Billings | $38,040 | 230 |
| Helena | $37,920 | 90 |
| Missoula | $36,750 | 220 |
Montana unemployment rate: 3.2% (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 Montana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $70,050 |
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | $49,180 |
| Public Safety Telecommunicators | $47,640 |
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