Security Guards pay in Arkansas
In Arkansas, the median pay for security guards is $17.20 an hour ($35,770 a year). About 6,390 people work in this job there.
That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($38,020). Arkansas ranks 43rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for security guards in Arkansas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.88 | $28,870 |
| 25% of workers | $14.30 | $29,750 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.20 | $35,770 |
| 75% of workers | $19.81 | $41,210 |
| 90% of workers | $27.60 | $57,410 |
Security Guards pay in Arkansas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs | $36,120 | 200 |
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers | $36,110 | 1,150 |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway | $35,930 | 2,260 |
| Jonesboro | $34,820 | 250 |
| Fort Smith | $34,530 | 420 |
Arkansas unemployment rate: 3.9% (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 Arkansas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $47,670 |
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | $40,330 |
| Public Safety Telecommunicators | $38,240 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $54,000 |
| Protective Service Workers, All Other | $31,270 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $27,000 |
| School Bus Monitors | $28,260 |
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