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Security Guards average salary by city in Oregon
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $47,960 | $46,820 | $43,610 | $37,390 | 105 |
| Salem | $47,460 | $46,150 | $39,480 | $37,026 | 104 |
| Corvallis | $46,050 | $45,980 | $39,040 | $36,002 | 104 |
| Albany | $45,190 | $44,050 | $35,690 | $35,377 | 102 |
| Bend | $44,280 | $43,790 | $38,220 | $34,716 | 104 |
| Medford | $44,100 | $44,250 | $36,340 | $34,585 | 101 |
| Eugene | $42,910 | $39,750 | $37,090 | $33,721 | 102 |
| Grants Pass | $42,080 | $37,030 | $35,570 | $33,118 | 98 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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