Security Guards Salary in Nevada
Ranked #38 of 51 · NV
6.4% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $39,770 ≈ $19/hr
Median annual salary $37,310
Employment 26,680
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $29,140P25 $34,610 Median $37,310P75 $44,600P90 $48,340
About 80% of security guardss in Nevada earn between $29,140 and $48,340. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean security guards salary in Nevada is $39,770, about 6.4% below the U.S. average ($42,470). That works out to roughly $19/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Nevada
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carson City, NV | $43,640 | $48,150 | 120 |
| Reno, NV | $39,370 | $42,310 | 1,900 |
| Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area | $37,390 | $43,880 | 780 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $37,210 | $39,360 | 23,800 |