Security Guards Salary in Rapid City, SD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rapid City, SD

Median annual salary $36,450 -5% vs national
Median hourly $17.52
10th percentile $30,550
90th percentile $54,840
Employed locally 220
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,550
    25th
    $33,680
    50th (median)
    $36,450
    75th
    $41,450
    90th
    $54,840

    Rapid City economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 51% Median Security Guards salary is 49% 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
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $38,120
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $36,770
    Gadsden, AL $30,070

    Related occupations in Rapid City, SD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$59,230
    Firefighters$48,160
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$48,680
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$77,440
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$34,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$104,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Rapid City?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Rapid City, SD is $17.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.18 or more per hour.

    Is Rapid City above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Rapid City, SD is 5% 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 Rapid City?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $30,550 per year in Rapid City, SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,680.