Security Guards Salary in Minnesota
Ranked #11 of 51 · MN
7% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $45,460 ≈ $22/hr
Median annual salary $43,380
Employment 14,440
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $33,760P25 $37,020 Median $43,380P75 $46,110P90 $65,090
About 80% of security guardss in Minnesota earn between $33,760 and $65,090. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean security guards salary in Minnesota is $45,460, about 7% above the U.S. average ($42,470). That works out to roughly $22/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Minnesota
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester, MN | $47,790 | $47,040 | 520 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $43,430 | $46,380 | 10,930 |
| Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $42,170 | $47,310 | 610 |
| Mankato, MN | $39,760 | $40,010 | 150 |
| Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $38,710 | $39,610 | 170 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $38,430 | $40,850 | 240 |
| Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $37,560 | $41,250 | 220 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $37,520 | $39,500 | 550 |