Security Guard Salary in Santa Ana, CA
Median: $19.25/hour ($40,030/year) — $2,010 (5%) above the national median. Range: $37,130–$45,730.
Last updated: 2026-07-04 · Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · National Security Guard salary guide
The median Security Guard salary in Santa Ana, CA is $19.25/hour ($40,030/year) ($2,010 (5%) above the national median), with a typical range of $37,130–$45,730. Santa Ana is part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median | $19.25/hour ($40,030/year) | BLS |
| Range | $37,130–$45,730 | BLS |
Security Guard Salary in Santa Ana vs. National Average
National median: $38,020/yr. Santa Ana is $2,010 (5%) above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area (SOC 33-9032, Security Guard). Santa Ana is part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level.
Security Guard pay in Santa Ana, CA — common questions
- How much does a Security Guard make in Santa Ana, CA?
- The median Security Guard salary in Santa Ana, CA is $19.25/hour ($40,030/year) ($2,010 (5%) above the national median), with a typical range of $37,130–$45,730 (BLS OEWS May 2025). Santa Ana is part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level.
- Is Santa Ana a strong pay market for Security Guards?
- At a $40,030 median, Santa Ana is $2,010 (5%) above 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.
- How can I earn more as a Security Guard in Santa Ana?
- Target employers paying toward the $45,730 (75th-percentile) mark and anchor your negotiation to the BLS band. Jobeezy fit-scores Security Guard openings in Santa Ana and auto-applies, so you reach more high-paying employers fast.
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