SOC 33-9032 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Security Guards — Lewiston
Lewiston-Auburn, ME · 2 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Lewiston, ME comes to $43,340 a year, ahead of the national median of $38,020 by 14.0%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Lewiston, ME comes to $43,340 a year, ahead of the national median of $38,020 by 14.0%. Pay ranges from under $31,450 at the tenth percentile to more than $49,250 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $34,890 to $44,200.
The area has 140 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.34 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Portland records the highest median at $39,190. Of the 228 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 181st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,450 | −17.3% |
| 25th | $34,890 | −8.2% |
| Median (50th) | $43,340 | +14.0% |
| 75th | $44,200 | +16.3% |
| 90th | $49,250 | +29.5% |
| Mean | $40,960 | +7.7% |
Other metro areas in Maine
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Lewiston run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $43,340 goes as far as $44,634 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 17.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$43,340as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$44,634US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $43,340 a year, 14.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,450 to $49,250 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 140 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Portland, at $39,190.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Security Guards in Lewiston, ME?
The median annual wage is $43,340, or $20.84 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $38,020, so pay in Lewiston, ME is 14.0% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Lewiston, ME earns more than $49,250 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,450 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Portland, at $39,190 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 140 jobs in this occupation in Lewiston, ME. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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