Security Guards Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $45,650 +19% vs national
Median hourly $21.95
10th percentile $38,080
90th percentile $57,520
Employed locally 1,530
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,080
    25th
    $40,600
    50th (median)
    $45,650
    75th
    $48,900
    90th
    $57,520

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 44% Median Security Guards salary is 56% 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 Santa Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $121,370
    Firefighters $88,440
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $44,370
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $38,380
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $156,590
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $59,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Santa Rosa?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Santa Rosa, CA is $21.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.33 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Rosa above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 19% 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 Santa Rosa?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $38,080 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,600.