Security Guards Salary in Southwest Iowa

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

Median annual salary $36,710 -4.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.65
10th percentile $30,470
90th percentile $47,430
Employed locally 90
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,470
    25th
    $34,530
    50th (median)
    $36,710
    75th
    $42,540
    90th
    $47,430

    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 Southwest Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $66,800
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $48,780
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $25,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $76,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Southwest Iowa is $17.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.10 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security Guards salary in Southwest Iowa is 4.3% 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 Southwest Iowa?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $30,470 per year in Southwest Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,530.