Security Guards Salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sioux Falls, SD-MN

Median annual salary $38,120 -0.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.33
10th percentile $30,710
90th percentile $48,270
Employed locally 600
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,710
    25th
    $34,480
    50th (median)
    $38,120
    75th
    $43,850
    90th
    $48,270

    Sioux Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,418 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 47% Median Security Guards salary is 53% 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 City, IA-NE-SD $36,770
    Rapid City, SD $36,450
    Gadsden, AL $30,070

    Related occupations in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$78,350
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$53,050
    Firefighters$50,130
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$36,030
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$105,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$71,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Sioux Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is $18.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.64 or more per hour.

    Is Sioux Falls above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is 0.7% 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 Sioux Falls?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $30,710 per year in Sioux Falls, SD-MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,480.