Security guard jobs in South Dakota

Security guards in South Dakota earned a median of $37,150 a year in , 2% below the U.S. median, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

14 jobs below

Current security guard openings in South Dakota

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  1. Security Guard – Weekly Pay at Securitas, view job on Careerjet

    Securitas Aberdeen, SD

    Pay: US$25 per hour

    Security Officer - Full Time Primary Location: Ellendale, ND Wage: $25.00/HR The Security Officer helps maintain... School Diploma or GED required. Above average computer / technology skills needed…

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  2. Security Guard – Weekly Pay at Securitas, view job on Careerjet

    Securitas Leola, SD

    Pay: US$25 per hour

    Security Officer - Full Time Primary Location: Ellendale, ND Wage: $25.00/HR The Security Officer helps maintain... School Diploma or GED required. Above average computer / technology skills needed…

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  3. Security Guard – Weekly Pay at Securitas, view job on Careerjet

    Securitas Britton, SD

    Pay: US$25 per hour

    Security Officer - Full Time Primary Location: Ellendale, ND Wage: $25.00/HR The Security Officer helps maintain... School Diploma or GED required. Above average computer / technology skills needed…

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Security guard pay in South Dakota at a glance

Median annual pay
$37,150
· Security guards
2% below the U.S. median (U.S. $38,020, May 2025)
Typical pay range
$30,060–$59,840
· 10th to 90th percentile
Total employment
1,460
· Wage and salary jobs, security guards
Rank among states
29th of 50
· By median pay, security guards
  1. Security Guard II - USGS - ALL at Ahtna, view job on Careerjet

    Ahtna Sioux Falls, SD

    Description : Summary The Security Guard II is a position within the security and protective service field of work..., and mission operations. The Security Guard II is able to perform a variety of…

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  1. Store Protection Specialist at Ross Stores, view job on Careerjet

    Ross Stores Yankton, SD

    training preferred. One year loss prevention/ security training preferred. Active Security Guard License preferred Ability.... Must be able to comply with all applicable federal and state laws and…

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  2. Outside Plant Staff at Vantage Point Solutions, view job on Careerjet

    Vantage Point Solutions Mitchell, SD

    Vest Hard Hat Measuring Wheel Probe Rod Pedestal/ONT wrench ONT Security Driver Handhole Hook Ped Book Cable Sheild... to a subscriber on someone else's property. Inspect cable type, duct, riser guard…

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Security guard pay and employment in South Dakota

Median annual pay
$37,150
· Security guards
2% below the U.S. median (U.S. $38,020, May 2025)
Typical pay range
$30,060–$59,840
· 10th to 90th percentile
Total employment
1,460
· Wage and salary jobs, security guards
Rank among states
29th of 50
· By median pay, security guards
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Pay by security guard occupation in South Dakota

Median annual pay, typical range and total employment in South Dakota,
Occupation Median pay, South Dakota U.S. median Typical range Jobs
Security guards $37,1502% below the U.S. median $38,020 $30,060–$59,840 1,460
First-Line supervisors of security workers $57,8803% above the U.S. median $55,940 $40,130–$93,590 80

Typical range is the 10th to 90th percentile: 10% of workers earned less than the lower figure and 10% earned more than the upper one. Jobs counts wage and salary jobs, not people, and leaves out the self-employed.

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Security guard jobs in neighboring states

Median annual pay for security guards, May 2025

About security guard jobs

Security guard jobs protect people, property and buildings from theft, damage and other risks. Guards patrol premises, watch cameras and control who comes in, and supervisors lead security teams. Some states require security guards to be registered or licensed.

Questions about security guard jobs in South Dakota

How much do security guards make in South Dakota?

The median annual wage for security guards in South Dakota was $37,150 in May 2025, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. That is 2% below the U.S. median of $38,020 (May 2025).

How does South Dakota rank for security guards pay?

South Dakota ranks 29th of 50 states with published figures for median annual pay of security guards (May 2025).

What do most security guards in South Dakota earn?

Most earn between $30,060 and $59,840 a year: 10% of workers earned less than the lower figure and 10% earned more than the upper one (May 2025).

Sources

  • Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, estimates. Median pay is the wage at which half of workers earn more and half earn less.
  • Jobs In Each State is not affiliated with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Figures are updated when the bureau publishes new data.
  • Job listings via Careerjet, updated . Listings belong to the employers and job sites that posted them.

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