Security Guards Salary in Ames, IA

Median Salary

$37,430

per year

Hourly Rate

$17.99

per hour

Employment

260

in Ames, IA

vs. National Avg

-1.6%

National: $38,020

📊 Compared to the national median of $38,020, Ames, IA pays 1.6% LESS for Security Guards positions.

Salary Distribution in Ames, IA

10th

$30,010

25th

$35,580

Median

$37,430

75th

$48,020

90th

$53,260

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).