Security Guards Salary in East Arkansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $34,800 -9.3% vs national
Median hourly $16.73
10th percentile $27,230
90th percentile $44,220
Employed locally 170
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,230
    25th
    $29,710
    50th (median)
    $34,800
    75th
    $40,470
    90th
    $44,220

    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 East Arkansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $46,050
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $38,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $49,020
    Firefighters $29,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $46,310
    School Bus Monitors $28,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in East Arkansas?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in East Arkansas is $16.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.84 or more per hour.

    Is East Arkansas above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in East Arkansas is 9.3% below 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 East Arkansas?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $27,230 per year in East Arkansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,710.