Security Guards Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $41,090 +7.1% vs national
Median hourly $19.76
10th percentile $31,480
90th percentile $50,440
Employed locally 1,840
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,480
    25th
    $36,680
    50th (median)
    $41,090
    75th
    $46,390
    90th
    $50,440

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 49% Median Security Guards salary is 51% 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
    Greenville, NC $47,050
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $46,270
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $46,030
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $38,340
    Carson City, NV $36,770
    Jacksonville, NC $36,500

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $80,060
    Firefighters $67,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $94,430
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $31,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $135,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $57,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Reno?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Reno, NV is $19.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.45 or more per hour.

    Is Reno above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Reno, NV is 7.1% 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 Reno?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $31,480 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,680.