Security Guards Salary in Fayetteville, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Median annual salary $38,900 +1.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.70
10th percentile $30,160
90th percentile $47,660
Employed locally 1,180
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,160
    25th
    $32,560
    50th (median)
    $38,900
    75th
    $45,450
    90th
    $47,660

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 50% Median Security Guards salary is 50% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Security Guards salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $56,380
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $49,400
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $48,300
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $48,270
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $48,140
    Ann Arbor, MI $47,680

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $53,130
    Firefighters $40,240
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $76,160
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $45,640
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $67,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $76,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Fayetteville?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Fayetteville, AR is $18.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.59 or more per hour.

    Is Fayetteville above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Fayetteville, AR is 1.4% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $30,160 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,560.