How much does a security guard make in Jonesboro?
$34,820a year
Median yearly pay for security guards in the Jonesboro, AR metro area. That is $16.74 an hour or $2,902 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.74
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among cities
- 293 of 389
- Jobs in the area
- 250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,990Median: $34,820Highest 10%: $47,950
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,990 | $13.94 | |
| 25th | $30,960 | $14.88 | |
| Median | $34,820 | $16.74 | |
| 75th | $40,790 | $19.61 | |
| 90th | $47,950 | $23.05 |
Other cities in Arkansas
Median yearly pay for security guards.
| Hot Springs, AR | $36,120 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $36,110 |
| Little Rock, AR | $35,930 |
| Memphis, TN | $35,100 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $34,530 |
| Texarkana, TX | $34,060 |
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Salaries for every job in Jonesboro, ARFrequently asked questions
How much does a security guard make an hour in Jonesboro?
The median hourly pay in the Jonesboro, AR metro area is $16.74 ($34,820 a year).
Do security guards make more in Jonesboro than the national average?
No: $34,820 against $38,020 nationally, 8% less.
How does Jonesboro compare with the rest of Arkansas?
The median in Arkansas is $35,770, so Jonesboro pays 3% less.
Where does Jonesboro rank for security guard pay?
293 of 389 metro areas with data.
How much does a security guard make starting out in Jonesboro?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,950 or more.
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.