Security Guards Salary in Mankato, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mankato, MN

Median annual salary $41,990 +9.4% vs national
Median hourly $20.19
10th percentile $22,570
90th percentile $53,630
Employed locally 130
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,570
    25th
    $36,720
    50th (median)
    $41,990
    75th
    $46,810
    90th
    $53,630

    Mankato economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,722 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 56% Median Security Guards salary is 44% 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
    Rochester, MN $47,350
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $46,080
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $41,480
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $41,420
    St. Cloud, MN $39,860
    Fargo, ND-MN $39,110

    Related occupations in Mankato, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $82,370
    Firefighters $42,970
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $59,240
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $29,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $97,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Mankato?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Mankato, MN is $20.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.68 or more per hour.

    Is Mankato above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Mankato, MN is 9.4% 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 Mankato?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $22,570 per year in Mankato, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,720.