Security Guards Salary in Arizona
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 8 metro areas • Arizona
Security Guards in Arizona earn a median salary of $37,578 per year on average across 8 metro and nonmetro areas, -2.1% vs the national median of $38,370. An estimated 26,460 security guards are employed across Arizona, with salaries ranging from $33,840 to $40,920 depending on location.
$37,578
Avg median salary in Arizona
$40,920
Highest paying metro
$33,840
Lowest paying metro
26,460
Employed in Arizona
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Security Guards salaries by city in Arizona
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff, AZ | $40,920 | $36,190 | $48,960 | 300 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $38,560 | $35,680 | $44,100 | 21,140 |
| Arizona | $38,480 | $34,070 | $44,630 | 930 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $38,090 | $35,080 | $42,400 | 290 |
| Tucson, AZ | $37,850 | $32,050 | $42,520 | 2,600 |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $36,990 | $32,490 | $42,230 | 300 |
| Yuma, AZ | $35,890 | $31,440 | $43,860 | 570 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $33,840 | $32,600 | $38,720 | 330 |