Security Guards pay range in Medford
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,960 a year or less, while the top 10% make $53,930 or more. The middle half of security guards in Medford earn between $36,340 and $49,220.
- $34K10th
- $36K25th
- $44KMedian
- $49K75th
- $54K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $44,100 | $3,675 | $21.20 |
| Median | $44,250 | $3,688 | $21.27 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,340 | $3,028 | $17.47 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $49,220 | $4,102 | $23.66 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Security Guards pay in Medford vs. Oregon and the U.S.
Security guards in Medford earn 5% less than the Oregon average ($46,420) and 4% more than the U.S. average ($42,470). At the median the gap is +16% against the U.S. median of $38,020.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medford | $44,100 | $44,250 | $33,960 | $53,930 | 310 |
| Oregon | $46,420 | $45,500 | $36,500 | $58,510 | 12,200 |
| United States | $42,470 | $38,020 | $30,210 | $58,840 | 1,283,470 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Security Guards salary after taxes in Medford
On the average salary of $44,100, a single filer in Medford takes home about $34,585 a year, or $2,882 a month and $1,330 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Is Medford a good place for security guards? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Medford area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.4), so the average $44,100 buys what about $43,477 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Medford ($49,900). A typical home costs $439,493, or 10.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Security Guards salary in other Oregon cities
Medford ranks 6th of 8 Oregon metro areas for this job; Portland pays the most ($47,960).
Highest-paying cities for security guards
Idaho Falls, ID pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($68,260).
- Idaho Falls, ID$68,260
- Fairbanks, AK$60,120
- Kennewick, WA$59,640
- Burlington, VT$55,360
- Anchorage, AK$54,540
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Security Guards salary in Medford: questions
How much do security guards make an hour in Medford?
$21.20 an hour on average, and $21.28 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level security guards salary in Medford?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,960 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,340, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the security guards take-home pay in Medford?
About $34,585 a year ($2,882 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $44,100. Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Do security guards earn more in Medford than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% more than the U.S. average for this job ($42,470).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 33-9032; area Medford, OR (32780). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.9%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.42, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.42).
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