Security Guards Salary in Rochester, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, MN

Median annual salary $47,350 +23.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.77
10th percentile $34,690
90th percentile $62,590
Employed locally 510
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,690
    25th
    $42,530
    50th (median)
    $47,350
    75th
    $56,640
    90th
    $62,590

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $89,675 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 53% Median Security Guards salary is 47% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $46,080
    Mankato, MN $41,990
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $41,480
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $41,420
    St. Cloud, MN $39,860
    Fargo, ND-MN $39,110

    Related occupations in Rochester, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$75,830
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$63,020
    Firefighters$53,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$116,920
    School Bus Monitors$42,140
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$27,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Rochester?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Rochester, MN is $22.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.79 or more per hour.

    Is Rochester above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Rochester, MN is 23.4% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $34,690 per year in Rochester, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,530.