Security Guards Salary in Northeast Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $39,160 +2.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.83
10th percentile $31,110
90th percentile $45,820
Employed locally 140
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,110
    25th
    $34,010
    50th (median)
    $39,160
    75th
    $44,630
    90th
    $45,820

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Firefighters $38,480
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $67,220
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $73,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $78,680
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $30,760
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $82,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Northeast Minnesota is $18.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security Guards salary in Northeast Minnesota is 2.1% 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 Northeast Minnesota?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $31,110 per year in Northeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,010.