Security Guards Salary in South Dakota

Security guards in South Dakota earn the most in Rapid City (average $41,830 a year) and the least in Sioux Falls ($40,590), across the 2 South Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the security guards average at $40,250 and the median at $37,150 for 1,460 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $42,470.

Security Guards average salary by city in South Dakota

Rapid City$41,830
Sioux Falls$40,590

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Rapid City	$41,830	$37,150	$34,480	$35,790	89
Sioux Falls	$40,590	$37,740	$32,190	$34,794	91

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; South Dakota has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Security Guards salary in other states

Security Guards salary by city and state

More about pay in South Dakota

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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