Security Guards Salary in El Centro, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Centro, CA

Median annual salary $36,110 -5.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.36
10th percentile $34,220
90th percentile $56,600
Employed locally 710
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,220
    25th
    $35,270
    50th (median)
    $36,110
    75th
    $43,510
    90th
    $56,600

    El Centro economic context

    Unemployment rate 18.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,393 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 64% Median Security Guards salary is 36% 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 El Centro, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$104,090
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$121,330
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$76,570
    Protective Service Workers, All Other$36,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$127,920
    Firefighters$53,880

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in El Centro?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in El Centro, CA is $17.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.63 or more per hour.

    Is El Centro above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in El Centro, CA is 5.9% 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 El Centro?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $34,220 per year in El Centro, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,270.