Security Guards Salary in Minot, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Minot, ND

Median annual salary $38,650 +0.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.58
10th percentile $33,130
90th percentile $57,320
Employed locally 50
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,130
    25th
    $36,730
    50th (median)
    $38,650
    75th
    $46,260
    90th
    $57,320

    Minot economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,195 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 49% Median Security Guards salary is 51% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $47,260
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $46,740
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $46,450
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $44,960
    Portland-South Portland, ME $44,100

    Related occupations in Minot, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$69,810
    Firefighters$52,610
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$78,920
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$98,160
    Transportation Security Screeners$63,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Minot?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Minot, ND is $18.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.98 or more per hour.

    Is Minot above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Minot, ND is 0.7% 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 Minot?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $33,130 per year in Minot, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,730.