Security Guards Salary in Yuma, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yuma, AZ

Median annual salary $35,890 -6.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.26
10th percentile $30,100
90th percentile $52,370
Employed locally 570
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,100
    25th
    $31,440
    50th (median)
    $35,890
    75th
    $43,860
    90th
    $52,370

    Yuma economic context

    Unemployment rate 12.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,417 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 59% Median Security Guards salary is 41% 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
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $36,990
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $35,510

    Related occupations in Yuma, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$49,070
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$95,640
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$65,690
    Firefighters$50,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$70,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$102,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Yuma?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Yuma, AZ is $17.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.89 or more per hour.

    Is Yuma above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Yuma, AZ is 6.5% 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 Yuma?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $30,100 per year in Yuma, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,440.