Security Guards pay in Tucson
In Tucson (AZ), the median pay for security guards is $17.43 an hour ($36,250 a year). About 3,450 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($38,020). It is 5% lower than the Arizona median ($38,290).
Pay range for security guards in Tucson (AZ)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.12 | $31,460 |
| 25% of workers | $15.94 | $33,150 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.43 | $36,250 |
| 75% of workers | $18.85 | $39,220 |
| 90% of workers | $24.22 | $50,380 |
Security Guards pay in Arizona metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler | $38,290 | 23,160 |
| Flagstaff | $38,200 | 400 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott | $37,030 | 370 |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas | $36,410 | 310 |
| Tucson (this page) | $36,250 | 3,450 |
| Yuma | $36,050 | 520 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman | $35,860 | 340 |
Arizona unemployment rate: 4.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for security guards
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +0.9% over ten years, little or no change · about 156,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Tucson (AZ)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | $54,970 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $76,970 |
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