Security Guards Salary in Nevada
Security Guards in Nevada earn a median of $37,310 a year, −2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $37,310
- vs. U.S. median
- −2% ($38,020)
- Rank among states
- 29 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 26,680
Pay range in Nevada
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,140; the top 10% earn over $48,340. Nationally the range is $30,210 to $58,840.
States ranked near Nevada
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- Public Safety Telecommunicators$60,040 median in Nevada
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$31,480 median in Nevada
Security Guards pay in Nevada
How much do security guards make in Nevada?
The median is $37,310 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,140 and the top 10% earn over $48,340. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Nevada a good state for security guards?
On pay alone it ranks 29 of 51 (−2% vs. the national median of $38,020). Living costs are not included.