How much does a security guard make in Iowa?
$37,080a year
Median yearly pay for security guards in Iowa. That is $17.83 an hour or $3,090 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.83
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,890
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,350Median: $37,080Highest 10%: $59,290
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,350 | $14.59 | |
| 25th | $34,480 | $16.58 | |
| Median | $37,080 | $17.83 | |
| 75th | $45,590 | $21.92 | |
| 90th | $59,290 | $28.50 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Omaha, NE | $42,370 |
| Iowa City, IA | $39,540 |
| Waterloo, IA | $38,670 |
| Sioux City, IA | $38,480 |
| Dubuque, IA | $37,620 |
| Des Moines, IA | $37,550 |
| Ames, IA | $37,430 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $36,940 |
| Davenport, IA | $36,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for security guards.
| 28. Wisconsin | $37,440 |
| 29. Nevada | $37,310 |
| 30. South Dakota | $37,150 |
| 31. Iowa | $37,080 |
| 32. Kansas | $37,080 |
| 33. Michigan | $37,080 |
| 34. Pennsylvania | $37,050 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a security guard make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $17.83 ($37,080 a year).
Do security guards make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $37,080 against $38,020 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Iowa rank for security guard pay?
Iowa ranks 31 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays security guards the most?
Omaha, NE-IA, with a median of $42,370 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.