How much does a security guard make in Arkansas?
$35,770a year
Median yearly pay for security guards in Arkansas. That is $17.20 an hour or $2,981 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.20
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,870Median: $35,770Highest 10%: $57,410
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,870 | $13.88 | |
| 25th | $29,750 | $14.30 | |
| Median | $35,770 | $17.20 | |
| 75th | $41,210 | $19.81 | |
| 90th | $57,410 | $27.60 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Hot Springs, AR | $36,120 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $36,110 |
| Little Rock, AR | $35,930 |
| Memphis, TN | $35,100 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $34,820 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $34,530 |
| Texarkana, TX | $34,060 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for security guards.
| 39. Tennessee | $36,000 |
| 40. Texas | $35,980 |
| 41. Florida | $35,900 |
| 42. Arkansas | $35,770 |
| 43. Ohio | $35,770 |
| 44. South Carolina | $35,460 |
| 45. Kentucky | $35,420 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a security guard make an hour in Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $17.20 ($35,770 a year).
Do security guards make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $35,770 against $38,020 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for security guard pay?
Arkansas ranks 42 of 51 states.
Which city in Arkansas pays security guards the most?
Hot Springs, AR, with a median of $36,120 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.