Security Guards Salary in West North Dakota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $43,920 +14.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.11
10th percentile $35,870
90th percentile $52,990
Employed locally 180
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,870
    25th
    $38,860
    50th (median)
    $43,920
    75th
    $48,490
    90th
    $52,990

    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 West North Dakota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $77,290
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $62,510
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $28,300
    Firefighters $50,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $97,150
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $88,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in West North Dakota?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in West North Dakota is $21.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.92 or more per hour.

    Is West North Dakota above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in West North Dakota is 14.5% 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 West North Dakota?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $35,870 per year in West North Dakota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,860.