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How much does a security guard make in Sioux Falls?

$37,740a year

Median yearly pay for security guards in the Sioux Falls, SD-MN metro area. That is $18.14 an hour or $3,145 a month.

Hourly
$18.14
Vs. national median
-1%
Rank among cities
152 of 389
Jobs in the area
640
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,100Median: $37,740Highest 10%: $55,410
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$30,100$14.47
25th$32,190$15.48
Median$37,740$18.14
75th$45,330$21.79
90th$55,410$26.64

Other cities in South Dakota

Median yearly pay for security guards.

Sioux City, IA$38,480
Rapid City, SD$37,150
Security Guard salary in South Dakota Security Guard salary in all states

Related jobs in Sioux Falls

Same field, median yearly pay.

Detective and Criminal Investigator$110,800
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$77,440
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$70,930
Correctional Officer and Jailer$54,080
Firefighter$50,840
Lifeguard$35,610
Salaries for every job in Sioux Falls, SD

Frequently asked questions

How much does a security guard make an hour in Sioux Falls?

The median hourly pay in the Sioux Falls, SD-MN metro area is $18.14 ($37,740 a year).

Do security guards make more in Sioux Falls than the national average?

No: $37,740 against $38,020 nationally, 1% less.

How does Sioux Falls compare with the rest of South Dakota?

The median in South Dakota is $37,150, so Sioux Falls pays 2% more.

Where does Sioux Falls rank for security guard pay?

152 of 389 metro areas with data.

How much does a security guard make starting out in Sioux Falls?

The lowest-paid 10% make $30,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $55,410 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.