How much does a security guard make in Yuma?
$36,050a year
Median yearly pay for security guards in the Yuma, AZ metro area. That is $17.33 an hour or $3,004 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.33
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 236 of 389
- Jobs in the area
- 520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,580Median: $36,050Highest 10%: $51,760
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,580 | $14.70 | |
| 25th | $30,580 | $14.70 | |
| Median | $36,050 | $17.33 | |
| 75th | $45,010 | $21.64 | |
| 90th | $51,760 | $24.88 |
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 |
| Tucson, AZ | $36,250 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $35,860 |
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Salaries for every job in Yuma, AZFrequently asked questions
How much does a security guard make an hour in Yuma?
The median hourly pay in the Yuma, AZ metro area is $17.33 ($36,050 a year).
Do security guards make more in Yuma than the national average?
No: $36,050 against $38,020 nationally, 5% less.
How does Yuma compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $38,290, so Yuma pays 6% less.
Where does Yuma rank for security guard pay?
236 of 389 metro areas with data.
How much does a security guard make starting out in Yuma?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,580 or less a year; the top 10% make $51,760 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.