Security Guards Salary in Chico, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chico, CA

Median annual salary $37,270 -2.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.92
10th percentile $34,360
90th percentile $54,540
Employed locally 380
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,360
    25th
    $36,190
    50th (median)
    $37,270
    75th
    $45,540
    90th
    $54,540

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 54% Median Security Guards salary is 46% 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 Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Firefighters $71,830
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $95,890
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $36,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $126,140
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $34,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $100,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Chico?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Chico, CA is $17.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.91 or more per hour.

    Is Chico above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Chico, CA is 2.9% below 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 Chico?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $34,360 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,190.