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How much does a security guard make in Oxnard?

$40,960a year

Median yearly pay for security guards in the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA metro area. That is $19.69 an hour or $3,413 a month.

Hourly
$19.69
Vs. national median
+8%
Rank among cities
81 of 389
Jobs in the area
1,880
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,370Median: $40,960Highest 10%: $54,840
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,370$17.00
25th$36,170$17.39
Median$40,960$19.69
75th$46,140$22.18
90th$54,840$26.37

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for security guards.

Napa, CA$47,240
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
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 Oxnard

Same field, median yearly pay.

Detective and Criminal Investigator$153,600
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$149,500
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$119,600
Fire Inspector and Investigator$98,150
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$97,640
Firefighter$77,400
Private Detective and Investigator$58,170
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$55,310
Crossing Guard and Flagger$47,130
Protective Service Worker$46,760
Salaries for every job in Oxnard, CA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA metro area is $19.69 ($40,960 a year).

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

Yes: $40,960 against $38,020 nationally, 8% more.

How does Oxnard compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $43,240, so Oxnard pays 5% less.

Where does Oxnard rank for security guard pay?

81 of 389 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,370 or less a year; the top 10% make $54,840 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.