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How much does a security guard make in Napa?

$47,240a year

Median yearly pay for security guards in the Napa, CA metro area. That is $22.71 an hour or $3,937 a month.

Hourly
$22.71
Vs. national median
+24%
Rank among cities
12 of 389
Jobs in the area
760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,510Median: $47,240Highest 10%: $75,590
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,510$18.51
25th$39,350$18.92
Median$47,240$22.71
75th$55,740$26.80
90th$75,590$36.34

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for security guards.

San Jose, CA$46,250
San Francisco, CA$45,730
Santa Rosa, CA$45,160
Santa Cruz, CA$43,610
Santa Maria, CA$43,250
San Luis Obispo, CA$42,980
Vallejo, CA$42,800
Redding, CA$42,330
Oxnard, CA$40,960
Los Angeles, CA$40,030
Sacramento, CA$39,460
Modesto, CA$38,990
Salinas, CA$38,700
Stockton, CA$38,530
San Diego, CA$38,500
Bakersfield, CA$38,440
Hanford, CA$37,980
Riverside, CA$37,280
Chico, CA$37,250
El Centro, CA$37,230
Fresno, CA$37,180
Yuba City, CA$37,180
Visalia, CA$37,090
Merced, CA$36,820
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Related jobs in Napa

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$164,200
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$127,300
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$126,400
Firefighter$80,260
Protective Service Worker$46,110
Salaries for every job in Napa, CA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a security guard make an hour in Napa?

The median hourly pay in the Napa, CA metro area is $22.71 ($47,240 a year).

Do security guards make more in Napa than the national average?

Yes: $47,240 against $38,020 nationally, 24% more.

How does Napa compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $43,240, so Napa pays 9% more.

Where does Napa rank for security guard pay?

12 of 389 metro areas with data.

How much does a security guard make starting out in Napa?

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,510 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,590 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.