How much does a security guard make in Arizona?
$38,290a year
Median yearly pay for security guards in Arizona. That is $18.41 an hour or $3,191 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.41
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 29,820
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,910Median: $38,290Highest 10%: $52,450
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,910 | $15.34 | |
| 25th | $35,670 | $17.15 | |
| Median | $38,290 | $18.41 | |
| 75th | $44,010 | $21.16 | |
| 90th | $52,450 | $25.22 |
Cities in Arizona
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Phoenix, AZ | $38,290 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $38,200 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $37,030 |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $36,410 |
| Tucson, AZ | $36,250 |
| Yuma, AZ | $36,050 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $35,860 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for security guards.
| 23. New Jersey | $38,880 |
| 24. Montana | $38,480 |
| 25. Idaho | $38,300 |
| 26. Arizona | $38,290 |
| 27. Maryland | $38,220 |
| 28. Wisconsin | $37,440 |
| 29. Nevada | $37,310 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a security guard make an hour in Arizona?
The median hourly pay in Arizona is $18.41 ($38,290 a year).
Do security guards make more in Arizona than the national average?
Yes: $38,290 against $38,020 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Arizona rank for security guard pay?
Arizona ranks 26 of 51 states.
Which city in Arizona pays security guards the most?
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ, with a median of $38,290 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.