Security Guards Salary in Vallejo, CA

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

Median annual salary $41,760 +8.8% vs national
Median hourly $20.08
10th percentile $37,640
90th percentile $59,660
Employed locally 990
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,640
    25th
    $37,790
    50th (median)
    $41,760
    75th
    $48,430
    90th
    $59,660

    Vallejo economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $99,994 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 42% Median Security Guards salary is 58% 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 Vallejo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $128,470
    Firefighters $104,460
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $80,720
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $39,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $176,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $139,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Vallejo?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Vallejo, CA is $20.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.83 or more per hour.

    Is Vallejo above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Vallejo, CA is 8.8% 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 Vallejo?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $37,640 per year in Vallejo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,790.