Security Guards Salary in Minnesota
Security Guards in Minnesota earn a median of $43,380 a year, +14% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $43,380
- vs. U.S. median
- +14% ($38,020)
- Rank among states
- 11 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 14,440
Pay range in Minnesota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,760; the top 10% earn over $65,090. Nationally the range is $30,210 to $58,840.
States ranked near Minnesota
Similar jobs in Minnesota
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$66,040 median in Minnesota
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$83,360 median in Minnesota
- Bailiffs$49,890 median in Minnesota
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$66,550 median in Minnesota
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$48,100 median in Minnesota
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$59,220 median in Minnesota
Security Guards pay in Minnesota
How much do security guards make in Minnesota?
The median is $43,380 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,760 and the top 10% earn over $65,090. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Minnesota a good state for security guards?
On pay alone it ranks 11 of 51 (+14% vs. the national median of $38,020). Living costs are not included.