Security Guards Salary in South Dakota

Median Salary

$37,150

per year

Hourly Rate

$17.86

per hour

Employment

1,460

in South Dakota

vs. National Avg

-2.3%

National: $38,020

Compared to the national median of $38,020, South Dakota pays 2.3% LESS for Security Guards positions.

Purchasing Power

$40,914

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

90.8

9% below national avg

Rent/Income

31%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in South Dakota

10th

$30,060

25th

$32,190

Median

$37,150

75th

$45,190

90th

$59,840

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