Security Guards Salary in Visalia, CA

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

Median annual salary $37,630 -1.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.09
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $51,570
Employed locally 750
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $34,530
    50th (median)
    $37,630
    75th
    $45,240
    90th
    $51,570

    Visalia economic context

    Unemployment rate 10.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,489 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 Visalia, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$91,990
    Protective Service Workers, All Other$39,690
    Firefighters$61,100
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$79,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$90,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$128,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Visalia?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Visalia, CA is $18.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.85 or more per hour.

    Is Visalia above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Visalia, CA is 1.9% 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 Visalia?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in Visalia, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,530.