SOC 33-9032 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Security Guards — Sierra Vista
Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ · 6 metro areas compared
At $36,410, median pay for Security Guards in Sierra Vista, AZ tracks the national median of $38,020 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $36,410, median pay for Security Guards in Sierra Vista, AZ tracks the national median of $38,020 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $35,570 and $41,950. The lowest tenth earn under $32,050, while the highest tenth earn more than $53,410.
Employment stands at 310, or 9.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Phoenix leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $38,290. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 150th of 181 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,050 | −15.7% |
| 25th | $35,570 | −6.4% |
| Median (50th) | $36,410 | −4.2% |
| 75th | $41,950 | +10.3% |
| 90th | $53,410 | +40.5% |
| Mean | $38,760 | +1.9% |
Other metro areas in Arizona
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phoenix | $38,290 | 23,160 | |
| 2 | Flagstaff | $38,200 | 400 | |
| 3 | Prescott Valley | $37,030 | 370 | |
| 4 | Tucson | $36,250 | 3,450 | |
| 5 | Yuma | $36,050 | 520 | |
| 6 | Lake Havasu City | $35,860 | 340 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Sierra Vista sit close to the national average, so $36,410 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$36,410as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$36,157US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $36,410 a year, 4.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $32,050 to $53,410 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 310 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Phoenix, at $38,290.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Security Guards in Sierra Vista, AZ?
The median annual wage is $36,410, or $17.50 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 $38,020, so pay in Sierra Vista, AZ is 4.2% lower. 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 Sierra Vista, AZ earns more than $53,410 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $32,050 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 Phoenix, at $38,290 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 310 jobs in this occupation in Sierra Vista, AZ. 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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