SOC 33-1091 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers — Fayetteville
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR · 3 metro areas compared
The median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers in Fayetteville, AR is $82,010 per year, well above the national median of $55,940.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers in Fayetteville, AR is $82,010 per year, well above the national median of $55,940. The gap of 46.6% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Pay ranges from under $42,880 at the tenth percentile to more than $131,560 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $52,070 to $102,770.
Employment stands at 230, or 0.8 jobs per thousand held locally. Fort Smith leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $47,710. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 69th of 432 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,880 | −23.3% |
| 25th | $52,070 | −6.9% |
| Median (50th) | $82,010 | +46.6% |
| 75th | $102,770 | +83.7% |
| 90th | $131,560 | +135.2% |
| Mean | $86,220 | +54.1% |
Other metro areas in Arkansas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fort Smith | $47,710 | 60 | |
| 2 | Little Rock | $46,000 | 290 | |
| 3 | Jonesboro | $33,570 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Fayetteville run 13.1% below the national average, so the median of $82,010 goes as far as $94,373 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 68.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$82,010as reported by BLSLocal price level
86.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$94,373US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $82,010 a year, 46.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $42,880 to $131,560 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 230 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Fort Smith, at $47,710.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers in Fayetteville, AR?
The median annual wage is $82,010, or $39.43 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $55,940, so pay in Fayetteville, AR is 46.6% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Fayetteville, AR earns more than $131,560 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $42,880 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Fort Smith, at $47,710 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 230 jobs in this occupation in Fayetteville, AR. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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