Security Guards Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Iowa
Security Guards in Iowa earn a median salary of $37,203 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -3% vs the national median of $38,370. An estimated 6,630 security guards are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $34,930 to $40,320 depending on location.
$37,203
Avg median salary in Iowa
$40,320
Highest paying metro
$34,930
Lowest paying metro
6,630
Employed in Iowa
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Security Guards salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubuque, IA | $40,320 | $36,810 | $44,190 | 180 |
| Iowa City, IA | $39,600 | $37,030 | $45,310 | 270 |
| Ames, IA | $37,510 | $36,640 | $43,110 | 170 |
| Des Moines, IA | $37,410 | $34,740 | $44,680 | 2,320 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $37,380 | $35,320 | $44,580 | 990 |
| Davenport, IA-IL | $36,950 | $35,630 | $45,140 | 890 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $36,770 | $33,680 | $43,610 | 320 |
| Southwest Iowa | $36,710 | $34,530 | $42,540 | 90 |
| Waterloo, IA | $36,690 | $35,330 | $44,450 | 330 |
| Northwest Iowa | $36,200 | $32,180 | $45,950 | 200 |
| Southeast Iowa | $35,960 | $32,760 | $44,140 | 600 |
| Northeast Iowa | $34,930 | $33,900 | $39,070 | 270 |