How much does a security guard make in Tucson?
$36,250a year
Median yearly pay for security guards in the Tucson, AZ metro area. That is $17.43 an hour or $3,021 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.43
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 223 of 389
- Jobs in the area
- 3,450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,460Median: $36,250Highest 10%: $50,380
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,460 | $15.13 | |
| 25th | $33,150 | $15.94 | |
| Median | $36,250 | $17.43 | |
| 75th | $39,220 | $18.86 | |
| 90th | $50,380 | $24.22 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for security guards.
| Phoenix, AZ | $38,290 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $38,200 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $37,030 |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $36,410 |
| Yuma, AZ | $36,050 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $35,860 |
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Salaries for every job in Tucson, AZFrequently asked questions
How much does a security guard make an hour in Tucson?
The median hourly pay in the Tucson, AZ metro area is $17.43 ($36,250 a year).
Do security guards make more in Tucson than the national average?
No: $36,250 against $38,020 nationally, 5% less.
How does Tucson compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $38,290, so Tucson pays 5% less.
Where does Tucson rank for security guard pay?
223 of 389 metro areas with data.
How much does a security guard make starting out in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,460 or less a year; the top 10% make $50,380 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.