Security Guards Salary in South Dakota
Ranked #35 of 51 · SD
5.2% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $40,250 ≈ $19/hr
Median annual salary $37,150
Employment 1,460
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $30,060P25 $32,190 Median $37,150P75 $45,190P90 $59,840
About 80% of security guardss in South Dakota earn between $30,060 and $59,840. 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 South Dakota is $40,250, about 5.2% below the U.S. average ($42,470). That works out to roughly $19/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in South Dakota
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $37,740 | $40,590 | 640 |
| Rapid City, SD | $37,150 | $41,830 | 240 |
| East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $35,710 | $41,240 | 280 |
| West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $34,340 | $36,910 | 250 |