First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $45,660 -22.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.95
10th percentile $36,870
90th percentile $79,490
Employed locally 110
National median $58,610

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,870
    25th
    $37,670
    50th (median)
    $45,660
    75th
    $65,980
    90th
    $79,490

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers salary vs area income 54% Median First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers salary is 46% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $110,250
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $95,890
    South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $94,410
    Elkhart-Goshen, IN $92,660
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $90,500
    Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN $89,610

    Nearby metros — First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $90,500
    District of Columbia $78,290
    Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $78,040
    Indiana $77,720
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $76,380
    Virginia $72,600

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$37,410
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$85,420
    Firefighters$51,580
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$56,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$117,020
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$26,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers in Des Moines, IA is $21.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.64 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers salaries?

    The median First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers salary in Des Moines, IA is 22.1% below the national median of $58,610. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers in Des Moines?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers (10th percentile) earn around $36,870 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,670.