Security Guards Salary in Maine
The median for security guards in Maine is $39,100 a year, somewhat above the national $38,020 (+3%); the state ranks 22nd of 51 states by median. That is 24% less than the median across all occupations in Maine ($51,430). Neighbouring New Hampshire pays more, with a median of $45,200. Maine employs 1,930 security guards, 3.01 per 1,000 jobs, the 46th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.36 means it is less common in Maine than nationally.
Maine vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Maine | Hourly | $15.13 | $16.71 | $18.80 | $21.81 | $24.77 | $19.90 | 1,930 | 3.01 | 0.36 |
| Annual | $31,470 | $34,760 | $39,100 | $45,360 | $51,530 | $41,390 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $14.52 | $16.93 | $18.28 | $22.21 | $28.29 | $20.42 | 1,283,470 | – | – |
| Annual | $30,210 | $35,210 | $38,020 | $46,200 | $58,840 | $42,470 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 22nd of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 46th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.36
- Jobs per 1,000
- 3.01
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Maine's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Maine
3 metropolitan areas and 2 nonmetropolitan areas touching Maine publish a row for security guards, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston-Auburn, ME | $20.84 | $43,340 | $31,450 | $49,250 | 140 | 2.84 | 0.34 |
| Portland-South Portland, ME | $18.84 | $39,190 | $34,420 | $57,680 | 800 | 2.76 | 0.33 |
| Bangor, ME | $17.72 | $36,860 | $30,950 | $45,080 | 330 | 4.59 | 0.56 |
| Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area | $21.04 | $43,770 | $34,400 | $48,320 | 140 | 2.27 | 0.28 |
| Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area | $19.12 | $39,770 | $34,210 | $53,730 | 360 | 2.51 | 0.30 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | $18.80 | $39,100 | 1,930 | 0.36 |
| New Hampshire | $21.73 | $45,200 | 2,450 | 0.43 |
See the national page for Security Guards (every state ranked) and the Maine wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Maine estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.