Security Guards Salary in Southeast Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $42,590 +11% vs national
Median hourly $20.48
10th percentile $31,220
90th percentile $76,160
Employed locally 500
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,220
    25th
    $36,050
    50th (median)
    $42,590
    75th
    $59,990
    90th
    $76,160

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $77,910
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $72,050
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $66,040
    Firefighters $38,480
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $29,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $91,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Southeast Minnesota is $20.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security Guards salary in Southeast Minnesota is 11% 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 Southeast Minnesota?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $31,220 per year in Southeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,050.