Security Guards Salary in Southwest Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $40,420 +5.3% vs national
Median hourly $19.43
10th percentile $33,140
90th percentile $58,520
Employed locally 220
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,140
    25th
    $35,230
    50th (median)
    $40,420
    75th
    $46,210
    90th
    $58,520

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $74,210
    Firefighters $36,530
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $54,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $96,040
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $80,720
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $28,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Southwest Minnesota is $19.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security Guards salary in Southwest Minnesota is 5.3% 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 Southwest Minnesota?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $33,140 per year in Southwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,230.