Security Guards Salary in Des Moines, IA

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

Median annual salary $37,410 -2.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.99
10th percentile $30,760
90th percentile $51,730
Employed locally 2,320
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,760
    25th
    $34,740
    50th (median)
    $37,410
    75th
    $44,680
    90th
    $51,730

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 44% Median Security Guards salary is 56% below the area median household income

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Des Moines, IA is $17.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.45 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Des Moines, IA is 2.5% below the national median of $38,370. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Security Guards in Des Moines?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $30,760 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,740.