Security Guards Salary in Montana

Security guards in Montana earn the most in Bozeman (average $43,200 a year) and the least in Missoula ($37,790), across the 5 Montana metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the security guards average at $42,270 and the median at $38,480 for 1,610 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $42,470.

Security Guards average salary by city in Montana

Bozeman$43,200
Great Falls$41,390
Billings$40,820
Helena$39,230
Missoula$37,790

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Bozeman	$43,200	$41,420	$33,440	$35,618	103
Great Falls	$41,390	$41,950	$36,660	$34,248	97
Billings	$40,820	$38,040	$34,110	$33,817	94
Helena	$39,230	$37,920	$35,260	$32,614	96
Missoula	$37,790	$36,750	$34,430	$31,525	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Security Guards salary in other states

Security Guards salary by city and state

More about pay in Montana

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.
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.

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