How much does a Security Guards make per hour in South Arkansas?

Security Guards Salary in South Arkansas

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

Median annual salary $36,750 -4.2% vs national

Median hourly $17.67

10th percentile $27,430

90th percentile $55,870

Employed locally 540

National median $38,370

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South Arkansas

Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$27,430

25th

$29,740

50th (median)

$36,750

75th

$45,570

90th

$55,870

Top-paying metros for Security Guards

Metro area	Median 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 South Arkansas

Occupation	Median salary
Correctional Officers and Jailers	$40,330
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers	$41,670
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers	$45,000
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	$50,060
Firefighters	$35,700
School Bus Monitors	$28,090

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly wage for Security Guards in South Arkansas is $17.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.43 or more per hour.

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

The median Security Guards salary in South Arkansas is 4.2% 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 South Arkansas?

Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $27,430 per year in South Arkansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,740.