Security Guards Salary in South Dakota
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 4 metro areas • South Dakota
Security Guards in South Dakota earn a median salary of $36,555 per year on average across 4 metro and nonmetro areas, -4.7% vs the national median of $38,370. An estimated 1,390 security guards are employed across South Dakota, with salaries ranging from $34,810 to $38,120 depending on location.
$36,555
Avg median salary in South Dakota
$38,120
Highest paying metro
$34,810
Lowest paying metro
1,390
Employed in South Dakota
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Security Guards salaries by city in South Dakota
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $38,120 | $34,480 | $43,850 | 600 |
| East South Dakota | $36,840 | $33,790 | $43,860 | 270 |
| Rapid City, SD | $36,450 | $33,680 | $41,450 | 220 |
| West South Dakota | $34,810 | $31,840 | $38,970 | 300 |