Guard pay in Nevada · Rank #29 of 51
What security guards make in Nevada
26,680 employed officers · $17.94/hr median ($37,500/yr) · $19.12/hr average.
Statewide pay by percentile in Nevada25th, Median, Average, 75th, 90th percentile, and Supervisor rates (BLS 2025)$17.94/hr median
| Security guards, Nevada | Hourly | Full-time year |
|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile | $16.64 | $34,500 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $17.94 | $37,500 |
| Average (mean) | $19.12 | $40,000 |
| 75th percentile | $21.44 | $44,500 |
| 90th percentile | $23.24 | $48,500 |
| Supervisors, median | $25.58 | $53,000 |
Security guard pay by city in NevadaOfficial BLS metropolitan area estimates ordered by local guard workforce3 metros
| Metro area | Guards | Median | Average | 75th pct |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas, NVLas Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | 23,800 | $17.89 | $18.92 | $21.38 |
| Reno, NVReno, NV | 1,900 | $18.93 | $20.34 | $22.82 |
| Carson City, NVCarson City, NV | 120 | $20.98 | $23.15 | $29.56 |
Estimate your own pay in NevadaAdjust for unarmed, armed, or supervisor role and your years of experienceRole calculator
$16.64
$17.94
$21.44
$23.24
How this range is calculated & BLS source
- Experience places you inside the state wage distribution: newer guards near the 25th percentile, 7+ years between the 75th and 90th.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES), 2025 annual estimates (bls.gov), retrieved 2026-10-16. Ranges are statistical estimates for negotiation context, not a guarantee of pay.
How Nevada compares nationally & data sourceState ranking, wage spread, and Bureau of Labor Statistics methodologyRank #29 of 51
Nevada ranks 29 of 51 for median security guard pay (1 is highest), 2% below the national median of $18.28. The middle half of Nevada guards earned between $16.64 and $21.44 an hour; the top tenth earned $23.24 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES), 2025 annual estimates, occupations 33-9032 Security Guards and 33-1091 First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers, Nevada table. Full-time year is hourly pay times 2,080 hours. BLS does not separate armed and unarmed posts.