Security Guards Salary in Arkansas
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • Arkansas
Security Guards in Arkansas earn a median salary of $36,808 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, -4.1% vs the national median of $38,370. An estimated 5,940 security guards are employed across Arkansas, with salaries ranging from $34,360 to $38,900 depending on location.
$36,808
Avg median salary in Arkansas
$38,900
Highest paying metro
$34,360
Lowest paying metro
5,940
Employed in Arkansas
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inSecurity Guards salaries by city in Arkansas
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville, AR | $38,900 | $32,560 | $45,450 | 1,180 |
| North Arkansas | $37,980 | $31,280 | $43,310 | 290 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $37,690 | $34,390 | $43,740 | 270 |
| Little Rock, AR | $37,130 | $33,890 | $43,060 | 2,490 |
| West Arkansas | $36,970 | $28,750 | $42,670 | 470 |
| South Arkansas | $36,750 | $29,740 | $45,570 | 540 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $36,690 | $31,750 | $44,350 | 440 |
| East Arkansas | $34,800 | $29,710 | $40,470 | 170 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $34,360 | $29,770 | $37,940 | 90 |