Security Guards Salary in Sierra Vista, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ

Median annual salary $36,990 -3.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.78
10th percentile $30,100
90th percentile $49,040
Employed locally 300
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,100
    25th
    $32,490
    50th (median)
    $36,990
    75th
    $42,230
    90th
    $49,040

    Sierra Vista economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,970 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 63% Median Security Guards salary is 37% 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
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $38,090
    Tucson, AZ $37,850
    Yuma, AZ $35,890
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $35,510

    Related occupations in Sierra Vista, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $106,230
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $52,900
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $59,450
    Firefighters $50,890
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $36,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $98,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Sierra Vista?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Sierra Vista, AZ is $17.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.68 or more per hour.

    Is Sierra Vista above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Sierra Vista, AZ is 3.6% 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 Sierra Vista?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $30,100 per year in Sierra Vista, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,490.