Security Guards Salary in Northeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $34,930 -9% vs national
Median hourly $16.79
10th percentile $29,090
90th percentile $43,600
Employed locally 270
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,090
    25th
    $33,900
    50th (median)
    $34,930
    75th
    $39,070
    90th
    $43,600

    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 Northeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $70,530
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $49,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $82,010
    Firefighters $53,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $48,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Northeast Iowa?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Northeast Iowa is $16.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.24 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Iowa above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Northeast Iowa is 9% below 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 Northeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $29,090 per year in Northeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,900.