The median annual wage for Security Guards in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA is $37,410 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $41,260.
Pay spans roughly $30,760 at the 10th percentile to $51,730 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.99 per hour. An estimated 2,320 people work as security guards in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA.
| Median (annual) | $37,410 |
| Mean (annual) | $41,260 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.99 |
| 10th percentile | $30,760 |
| 90th percentile | $51,730 |
| Employment | 2,320 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.