How much does a security make in Iowa?
$64,290a year
Median yearly pay for securitys in Iowa. That is $30.91 an hour or $5,358 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.91
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 2,300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,140Median: $64,290Highest 10%: $163,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,140 | $22.18 | |
| 25th | $49,340 | $23.72 | |
| Median | $64,290 | $30.91 | |
| 75th | $100,100 | $48.13 | |
| 90th | $163,500 | $78.61 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Omaha, NE | $82,560 |
| Davenport, IA | $72,080 |
| Iowa City, IA | $69,510 |
| Des Moines, IA | $65,670 |
| Ames, IA | $62,050 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $61,610 |
| Dubuque, IA | $61,200 |
| Sioux City, IA | $60,570 |
| Waterloo, IA | $47,230 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for securitys.
| 28. Colorado | $67,010 |
| 29. Utah | $64,660 |
| 30. Idaho | $64,620 |
| 31. Iowa | $64,290 |
| 32. North Dakota | $63,670 |
| 33. Virginia | $62,910 |
| 34. Florida | $62,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a security make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $30.91 ($64,290 a year).
Do securitys make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $64,290 against $78,660 nationally, 18% less.
Where does Iowa rank for security pay?
Iowa ranks 31 of 48 states.
Which city in Iowa pays securitys the most?
Omaha, NE-IA, with a median of $82,560 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.