Occupational Employment Statistics

DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

33-9032 Security Guards

Occupational Description:
Guard, patrol, or monitor premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules. May operate x-ray and metal detector equipment. Excludes “Transportation Security Screeners” (33-9093).

Occupational Employment Statistics(OES) Wage Data
First Quarter 2026

Geography	Employment	Emp SE*	Percentiles
Geography	Employment	Emp SE*	Mean	10th	25th	Median	75th	90th
Central Minnesota	870	63	$23.35/hr	$15.40/hr	$17.85/hr	$20.94/hr	$27.03/hr	$34.70/hr

Leading Industries for Security Guards

Industry	OES Employment (Statewide)	OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Natural Resources and Mining	N/A	N/A
Construction	70	$16.70/hr
Manufacturing	180	$21.56/hr
Trade, Transportation and Utilities	1,340	$19.07/hr
Financial Activities	130	$25.40/hr
Professional and Business Services	7,920	$21.41/hr
Education and Health Services	1,700	$23.25/hr
Leisure and Hospitality	2,440	$18.11/hr
Other Services	50	$20.77/hr
Public Administration	530	$23.98/hr

Other Regional Data for Security Guards

Geography	Employment	Median Wage	Projections % Change 2022-2032
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA	110	$20.58/hr	N/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA	150	$19.59/hr	N/A
Northeast Balance of State	170	$19.08/hr	N/A
Southwest Balance of State	220	$18.52/hr	N/A
St Cloud MN MSA	240	$18.95/hr	N/A
Southwest Minnesota	310	$18.76/hr	-3.4%
Fargo ND-MN MSA	350	$18.62/hr	N/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA	350	$17.85/hr	N/A
Rochester MN MSA	520	$23.56/hr	N/A
Duluth MN-WI MSA	550	$18.50/hr	N/A
Northwest Balance of State	560	$18.11/hr	N/A
Northwest Minnesota	610	$18.11/hr	-0.6%
Southeast Balance of State	610	$20.78/hr	N/A
Northeast Minnesota	610	$18.41/hr	0.0%
Central Minnesota	870	$20.94/hr	1.5%
Southeast Minnesota	1,090	$22.52/hr	-0.1%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN	10,420	$21.41/hr	4.1%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA	10,930	$21.41/hr	N/A
Minnesota	14,440	$21.39/hr	2.9%

Related Occupations

Occupations	Employment	Median Wage	Projections % Change 2022-2032
Bailiffs	40	$24.59/hr	0.0%
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers	2,130	$15.71/hr	7.5%
Passenger Attendants	N/A	N/A	N/A

Task for Security Guards

Write reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
Inspect and adjust security systems, equipment, or machinery to ensure operational use and to detect evidence of tampering.
Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises.
Patrol industrial or commercial premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates.
Lock doors and gates of entrances and exits to secure buildings.
Circulate among visitors, patrons, or employees to preserve order and protect property.
Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises.
Patrol industrial or commercial premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates.
Warn persons of rule infractions or violations, and apprehend or evict violators from premises, using force when necessary.
Answer telephone calls to take messages, answer questions, and provide information during non-business hours or when switchboard is closed.