Security Guards Salary in Northwest Iowa

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

Median annual salary $36,200 -5.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.41
10th percentile $29,950
90th percentile $57,670
Employed locally 200
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,950
    25th
    $32,180
    50th (median)
    $36,200
    75th
    $45,950
    90th
    $57,670

    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 Northwest Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $70,550
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $50,130
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $25,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $81,220
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $57,130
    Firefighters $33,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Northwest Iowa is $17.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security Guards salary in Northwest Iowa is 5.7% 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 Northwest Iowa?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $29,950 per year in Northwest Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,180.