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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $70,570 +20.4% vs national
Median hourly $33.93
10th percentile $47,850
90th percentile $100,590
Employed locally 510
National median $58,610

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,850
    25th
    $58,130
    50th (median)
    $70,570
    75th
    $90,720
    90th
    $100,590

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers salary vs area income 45% Median First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers salary is 55% 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
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $70,410
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $69,830
    Salinas, CA $67,560

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $45,930
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $150,650
    Firefighters $164,940
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $55,870
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $45,190
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $131,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers in San Jose, CA is $33.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers salary in San Jose, CA is 20.4% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers (10th percentile) earn around $47,850 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,130.