Security Guards Salary in Colorado
Ranked #10 of 51 · CO
8% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $45,870 ≈ $22/hr
Median annual salary $45,150
Employment 16,890
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $36,160P25 $37,920 Median $45,150P75 $47,580P90 $57,360
About 80% of security guardss in Colorado earn between $36,160 and $57,360. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean security guards salary in Colorado is $45,870, about 8% above the U.S. average ($42,470). That works out to roughly $22/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Colorado
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $46,600 | $48,020 | 480 |
| Boulder, CO | $46,450 | $48,390 | 480 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $45,420 | $46,870 | 10,910 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $43,320 | $42,970 | 1,080 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $42,670 | $44,000 | 2,210 |
| Pueblo, CO | $40,360 | $44,340 | 490 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $38,590 | $43,050 | 230 |
| Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $37,840 | $40,780 | 190 |