Security Guards Salary in North Dakota
Security Guards in North Dakota earn a median of $39,310 a year, +3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $39,310
- vs. U.S. median
- +3% ($38,020)
- Rank among states
- 20 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,310
Pay range in North Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,150; the top 10% earn over $64,390. Nationally the range is $30,210 to $58,840.
States ranked near North Dakota
Similar jobs in North Dakota
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$52,460 median in North Dakota
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$74,500 median in North Dakota
- Bailiffs$27,560 median in North Dakota
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$59,940 median in North Dakota
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$60,230 median in North Dakota
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$57,580 median in North Dakota
Security Guards pay in North Dakota
How much do security guards make in North Dakota?
The median is $39,310 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,150 and the top 10% earn over $64,390. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Dakota a good state for security guards?
On pay alone it ranks 20 of 51 (+3% vs. the national median of $38,020). Living costs are not included.