Security Guard Salary in Fresno, CA

Median: $17.87/hour ($37,180/year) — $840 (2%) below the national median. Range: $34,840–$43,930.

Last updated: 2026-07-04 · Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · National Security Guard salary guide

The median Security Guard salary in Fresno, CA is $17.87/hour ($37,180/year) ($840 (2%) below the national median), with a typical range of $34,840–$43,930. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

Salary stats
MetricValueSource
Median$17.87/hour ($37,180/year)BLS
Range$34,840–$43,930BLS
### Key facts for Security Guard in Fresno Median pay and comparison. - Median is the middle value. - Data from BLS.

Security Guard Salary in Fresno vs. National Average

25th Pct (Fresno) $34,840
Median (Fresno) $37,180
75th Pct (Fresno) $43,930

National median: $38,020/yr. Fresno is $840 (2%) below the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Fresno, CA metro area (SOC 33-9032, Security Guard).

Security Guard pay in Fresno, CA — common questions

How much does a Security Guard make in Fresno, CA?
The median Security Guard salary in Fresno, CA is $17.87/hour ($37,180/year) ($840 (2%) below the national median), with a typical range of $34,840–$43,930 (BLS OEWS May 2025).
Is Fresno a strong pay market for Security Guards?
At a $37,180 median, Fresno is $840 (2%) below the national median. The U.S. median is $38,020. Jobeezy shows you which local employers actually pay at the top of that band before you apply.
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