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

Security Guards Salary in West Arkansas

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

Median annual salary $36,970 -3.6% vs national

Median hourly $17.77

10th percentile $28,340

90th percentile $45,280

Employed locally 470

National median $38,370

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West Arkansas

Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$28,340

25th

$28,750

50th (median)

$36,970

75th

$42,670

90th

$45,280

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 West Arkansas

Occupation	Median salary
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers	$42,290
Correctional Officers and Jailers	$34,620
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	$57,130
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers	$45,420
Firefighters	$37,120
Detectives and Criminal Investigators	$42,720

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly wage for Security Guards in West Arkansas is $17.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.52 or more per hour.

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

The median Security Guards salary in West Arkansas 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 West Arkansas?

Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $28,340 per year in West Arkansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,750.