Security Guards pay in Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers

In Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers (AR), the median pay for security guards is $17.36 an hour ($36,110 a year). About 1,150 people work in this job there.

$17.36Median hourly pay
$31,200–$39,180Middle half of workers, yearly
1,150People in this job in Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers (AR)

That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($38,020). It is about the same as the Arkansas median ($35,770).

Pay range for security guards in Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers (AR)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$14.62$30,410
25% of workers$15.00$31,200
Half of workers (median)$17.36$36,110
75% of workers$18.84$39,180
90% of workers$23.59$49,060

Security Guards pay in Arkansas metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Hot Springs$36,120200
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers (this page)$36,1101,150
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway$35,9302,260
Jonesboro$34,820250
Fort Smith$34,530420

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)

Other job titles for this job

CsoSecurity AgentCpoClosed Circuit Screen WatcherLoss Prevention OfficerSecurity OfficerGate GuardGate WatchmanProtective OfficerSecurity Patrol OfficerAlarm InvestigatorArmed Security Officer

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.