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How much does a security guard make in Visalia?

$37,090a year

Median yearly pay for security guards in the Visalia, CA metro area. That is $17.83 an hour or $3,091 a month.

Hourly
$17.83
Vs. national median
-2%
Rank among cities
178 of 389
Jobs in the area
750
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,320Median: $37,090Highest 10%: $53,780
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$34,320$16.50
25th$34,580$16.63
Median$37,090$17.83
75th$44,850$21.56
90th$53,780$25.86

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
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
Merced, CA$36,820
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Related jobs in Visalia

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$124,900
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$90,910
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$86,760
Detective and Criminal Investigator$85,740
Firefighter$65,170
Private Detective and Investigator$47,970
Protective Service Worker$43,090
Crossing Guard and Flagger$42,750
Salaries for every job in Visalia, CA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Visalia, CA metro area is $17.83 ($37,090 a year).

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

No: $37,090 against $38,020 nationally, 2% less.

How does Visalia compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $43,240, so Visalia pays 14% less.

Where does Visalia rank for security guard pay?

178 of 389 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $34,320 or less a year; the top 10% make $53,780 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.