Security Guards Salary in Dubuque, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dubuque, IA

Median annual salary $40,320 +5.1% vs national
Median hourly $19.39
10th percentile $29,550
90th percentile $47,450
Employed locally 180
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,550
    25th
    $36,810
    50th (median)
    $40,320
    75th
    $44,190
    90th
    $47,450

    Dubuque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,919 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 53% Median Security Guards salary is 47% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Security Guards

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $87,770
    Idaho Falls, ID $79,470
    District of Columbia $63,130
    Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $56,380
    Fairbanks-College, AK $52,850
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $51,320

    Nearby metros — Security Guards salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $63,130
    Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $56,380
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $47,260
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $46,270
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $45,930
    California $43,930

    Related occupations in Dubuque, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$73,900
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$103,120
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$26,270
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$57,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Dubuque?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Dubuque, IA is $19.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.31 or more per hour.

    Is Dubuque above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Dubuque, IA is 5.1% above 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 Dubuque?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $29,550 per year in Dubuque, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,810.