Arkansas Median
$54,000
per year
Hourly Rate
$25.96
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-3% vs US median
US median $55,940
State Rank
#30 of 51
970 employed here
How much does a First-Line Supervisor of Security Workers make in Arkansas?
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers in Arkansas take home a median of $54,000 annually — roughly $25.96 an hour — which runs 3% below the national median of $55,940.
Within Arkansas, entry-level pay starts around $33,570 while the top 10% make $102,770 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $41,980 and $82,010 a year.
First-Line Supervisor of Security Workers salary range in Arkansas
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $33,570 | $16.14 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $41,980 | $20.18 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $54,000 | $25.96 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $82,010 | $39.43 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $102,770 | $49.41 |
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How Arkansas compares
Arkansas ranks 30th out of 51 states and territories for First-Line Supervisor of Security Workers pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
First-Line Supervisor of Security Workers salary in other states
District of Columbia $83,710Vermont $78,110Alaska $73,500New Hampshire $66,780Maryland $63,690Delaware $62,840Washington $62,510New Mexico $62,330New Jersey $61,590Indiana $61,520Oregon $60,940Virginia $60,790New York $59,890Arizona $59,650Illinois $59,540Hawaii $59,080Minnesota $58,540Missouri $58,200Kansas $57,960Massachusetts $57,890South Dakota $57,880North Dakota $57,720North Carolina $57,390Maine $57,200Utah $56,290Connecticut $55,990Wisconsin $55,270Colorado $54,680Michigan $54,500California $53,960Nevada $53,210Ohio $53,020Wyoming $51,740Oklahoma $51,400Rhode Island $51,090Tennessee $50,830Louisiana $50,580Kentucky $50,260Georgia $49,400Idaho $49,300Pennsylvania $47,510Alabama $47,440Florida $47,140South Carolina $47,100Texas $46,740Iowa $46,560Montana $46,370West Virginia $45,850Nebraska $45,700Mississippi $43,410
Working as a First-Line Supervisor of Security Workers in Arkansas
Nationally, about 81,000 people work as First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare Arkansas pay ($54,000) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a First-Line Supervisor of Security Workers make in Arkansas?
The median First-Line Supervisor of Security Workers salary in Arkansas is $54,000 per year, or about $25.96 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $33,570 at the entry level to $102,770 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Arkansas pay compare to the national average?
Arkansas pays First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers about 3% less than the national median of $55,940. Arkansas ranks 30th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Arkansas a good state for First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $54,000 a year. About 970 First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers are employed in Arkansas. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Arkansas?
The highest-paying occupations in Arkansas include Dermatologist ($422,060), Neurologist ($317,880), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($262,470), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.