Security Guards Salary in Southeast Iowa

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

Median annual salary $35,960 -6.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.29
10th percentile $30,160
90th percentile $52,890
Employed locally 600
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,160
    25th
    $32,760
    50th (median)
    $35,960
    75th
    $44,140
    90th
    $52,890

    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 Southeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $51,150
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $65,380
    Firefighters $58,000
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $23,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $83,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $71,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Southeast Iowa is $17.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security Guards salary in Southeast Iowa is 6.3% 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 Southeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $30,160 per year in Southeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,760.