Security Guards Salary in Prescott Valley, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ

Median annual salary $38,090 -0.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.31
10th percentile $32,260
90th percentile $47,570
Employed locally 290
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,260
    25th
    $35,080
    50th (median)
    $38,090
    75th
    $42,400
    90th
    $47,570

    Prescott Valley economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,106 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 58% Median Security Guards salary is 42% 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $40,920
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $38,560
    Tucson, AZ $37,850
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $36,990
    Yuma, AZ $35,890
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $35,510

    Related occupations in Prescott Valley, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $75,220
    Firefighters $47,230
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $58,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $98,250
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $74,820
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $74,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Prescott Valley?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Prescott Valley, AZ is $18.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.23 or more per hour.

    Is Prescott Valley above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Prescott Valley, AZ is 0.7% 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 Prescott Valley?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $32,260 per year in Prescott Valley, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,080.