Security Guards Salary in Arizona

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Arizona nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $38,480 +0.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.50
10th percentile $31,530
90th percentile $49,560
Employed locally 930
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,530
    25th
    $34,070
    50th (median)
    $38,480
    75th
    $44,630
    90th
    $49,560

    Top-paying metros for Security Guards

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $87,770
    Idaho Falls, ID $79,470
    District of Columbia $63,130
    Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $56,380
    Fairbanks-College, AK $52,850
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $51,320

    Related occupations in Arizona

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $66,480
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $52,900
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $106,230
    Firefighters $46,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $100,740
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $33,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Arizona?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Arizona is $18.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.90 or more per hour.

    Is Arizona above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Arizona is 0.3% above the national median of $38,370. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Security Guards in Arizona?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $31,530 per year in Arizona. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,070.