Security Guards Salary in La Crosse, WI-MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN

Median annual salary $41,480 +8.1% vs national
Median hourly $19.94
10th percentile $30,840
90th percentile $51,780
Employed locally 330
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,840
    25th
    $36,590
    50th (median)
    $41,480
    75th
    $45,600
    90th
    $51,780

    La Crosse economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,009 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 58% Median Security Guards salary is 42% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $87,770
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $46,080
    Madison, WI $43,480
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $42,480
    Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $41,920
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $41,830

    Related occupations in La Crosse, WI-MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $67,550
    Firefighters $46,530
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $27,810
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $59,670
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $94,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $56,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in La Crosse?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in La Crosse, WI-MN is $19.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.56 or more per hour.

    Is La Crosse above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in La Crosse, WI-MN is 8.1% 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 La Crosse?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $30,840 per year in La Crosse, WI-MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,590.