How much does a security guard make in Rochester?

$47,790a year

Median yearly pay for security guards in the Rochester, MN metro area. That is $22.98 an hour or $3,983 a month.

Hourly: $22.98
Vs. national median: +26%
Rank among cities: 10 of 389
Jobs in the area: 520

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $30,840Median: $47,790Highest 10%: $61,960

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$30,840	$14.83
25th	$40,240	$19.35
Median	$47,790	$22.98
75th	$55,980	$26.91
90th	$61,960	$29.79

Other cities in Minnesota

Median yearly pay for security guards.

Minneapolis, MN	$43,430
Grand Forks, ND	$41,750
Mankato, MN	$39,760
St. Cloud, MN	$38,430
Fargo, ND	$37,770
Sioux Falls, SD	$37,740
Duluth, MN	$37,520
La Crosse, WI	$36,210

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Related jobs in Rochester

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective	$106,000
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker	$78,800
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer	$77,230
Detective and Criminal Investigator	$75,100
Correctional Officer and Jailer	$65,350
School Bus Monitor	$41,720
Firefighter	$35,200
Lifeguard	$27,810

Salaries for every job in Rochester, MN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a security guard make an hour in Rochester?

The median hourly pay in the Rochester, MN metro area is $22.98 ($47,790 a year).

Do security guards make more in Rochester than the national average?

Yes: $47,790 against $38,020 nationally, 26% more.

How does Rochester compare with the rest of Minnesota?

The median in Minnesota is $43,380, so Rochester pays 10% more.

Where does Rochester rank for security guard pay?

10 of 389 metro areas with data.

How much does a security guard make starting out in Rochester?

The lowest-paid 10% make $30,840 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,960 or more.

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.