First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $61,410 +4.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.52
10th percentile $40,930
90th percentile $83,370
Employed locally 670
National median $58,610

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,930
    25th
    $48,420
    50th (median)
    $61,410
    75th
    $75,030
    90th
    $83,370

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers salary vs area income 60% Median First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers salary is 40% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $110,250
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $95,890
    South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $94,410
    Elkhart-Goshen, IN $92,660
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $90,500
    Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN $89,610

    Nearby metros — First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $90,500
    Modesto, CA $72,750
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $71,230
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $70,570
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $70,410
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $69,830

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$41,380
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$109,190
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$118,830
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$43,190
    Firefighters$70,120
    Protective Service Workers, All Other$38,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers in San Diego, CA is $29.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.09 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego above or below average for First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers salaries?

    The median First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers salary in San Diego, CA is 4.8% above the national median of $58,610. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers in San Diego?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers (10th percentile) earn around $40,930 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,420.