Security Guards Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $38,460 +0.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.49
10th percentile $34,900
90th percentile $56,620
Employed locally 2,000
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,900
    25th
    $36,330
    50th (median)
    $38,460
    75th
    $45,690
    90th
    $56,620

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 57% Median Security Guards salary is 43% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Security Guards

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $87,770
    Idaho Falls, ID $79,470
    District of Columbia $63,130
    Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $56,380
    Fairbanks-College, AK $52,850
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $51,320

    Nearby metros — Security Guards salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Ithaca, NY $48,480
    Northwestern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $47,270
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $46,740
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $46,030
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $45,930
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $45,860

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$104,090
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$79,050
    Firefighters$72,410
    Protective Service Workers, All Other$37,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$632,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$124,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Bakersfield, CA is $18.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.20 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Bakersfield, CA is 0.2% above the national median of $38,370. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Security Guards in Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $34,900 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,330.