Security Guards Salary in Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA

Median Salary

$43,610

per year

Hourly Rate

$20.96

per hour

Employment

470

in Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA

vs. National Avg

+14.7%

National: $38,020

📊 Compared to the national median of $38,020, Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA pays 14.7% MORE for Security Guards positions.

Salary Distribution in Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA

10th

$36,480

25th

$37,640

Median

$43,610

75th

$48,870

90th

$67,620

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).