The median annual wage for Security Guards in Modesto, CA is $38,690 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $44,220.
Pay spans roughly $35,980 at the 10th percentile to $58,800 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $18.60 per hour. An estimated 1,090 people work as security guards in Modesto, CA.
| Median (annual) | $38,690 |
| Mean (annual) | $44,220 |
| Median (hourly) | $18.60 |
| 10th percentile | $35,980 |
| 90th percentile | $58,800 |
| Employment | 1,090 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.