Security Guards pay in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro
In Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro (OR), the median pay for security guards is $22.51 an hour ($46,820 a year). About 9,110 people work in this job there.
That is 23% higher than the U.S. median ($38,020). It is 3% higher than the Oregon median ($45,500).
Pay range for security guards in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro (OR)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.44 | $38,360 |
| 25% of workers | $20.97 | $43,610 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.51 | $46,820 |
| 75% of workers | $23.59 | $49,070 |
| 90% of workers | $28.85 | $60,020 |
Security Guards pay in Oregon metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro (this page) | $46,820 | 9,110 |
| Salem | $46,150 | 1,030 |
| Corvallis | $45,980 | 160 |
| Medford | $44,250 | 310 |
| Albany | $44,050 | 90 |
| Bend | $43,790 | 350 |
| Eugene-Springfield | $39,750 | 730 |
| Grants Pass | $37,030 | 120 |
Oregon unemployment rate: 5.1% (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 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro (OR)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $97,200 |
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $47,570 |
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | $84,640 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $36,350 |
| Protective Service Workers, All Other | $45,770 |
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