Security Guards Salary in Minnesota

Security guards in Minnesota earn the most in Rochester (average $47,040 a year) and the least in Duluth ($39,500), across the 5 Minnesota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the security guards average at $45,460 and the median at $43,380 for 14,440 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $42,470.

Security Guards average salary by city in Minnesota

Rochester$47,040
Minneapolis$46,380
St. Cloud$40,850
Mankato$40,010
Duluth$39,500

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Rochester	$47,040	$47,790	$40,240	$38,279	91
Minneapolis	$46,380	$43,430	$37,030	$37,784	105
St. Cloud	$40,850	$38,430	$33,310	$33,636	88
Mankato	$40,010	$39,760	$35,090	$33,006	91
Duluth	$39,500	$37,520	$33,450	$32,624	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

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Security Guards salary by city and state

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Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 33-9032.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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