Security Guards pay in North Dakota
In North Dakota, the median pay for security guards is $18.90 an hour ($39,310 a year). About 1,310 people work in this job there.
That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($38,020). North Dakota ranks 20th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for security guards in North Dakota
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.98 | $31,150 |
| 25% of workers | $16.81 | $34,960 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.90 | $39,310 |
| 75% of workers | $21.90 | $45,550 |
| 90% of workers | $30.96 | $64,390 |
Security Guards pay in North Dakota metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Forks | $41,750 | 110 |
| Minot | $39,430 | 80 |
| Fargo | $37,770 | 350 |
| Bismarck | $36,130 | 380 |
North Dakota unemployment rate: 2.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for security guards
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +0.9% over ten years, little or no change · about 156,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in North Dakota
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $74,500 |
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | $52,460 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $28,430 |
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