Security Guards Salary in East North Dakota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $41,050 +7% vs national
Median hourly $19.74
10th percentile $35,500
90th percentile $53,980
Employed locally 260
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,500
    25th
    $35,820
    50th (median)
    $41,050
    75th
    $48,520
    90th
    $53,980

    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

    Related occupations in East North Dakota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $75,600
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $49,410
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $25,380
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $96,300
    Bailiffs $27,560
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $89,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in East North Dakota?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in East North Dakota is $19.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.54 or more per hour.

    Is East North Dakota above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in East North Dakota is 7% 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 East North Dakota?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $35,500 per year in East North Dakota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,820.