First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $56,710 -3.2% vs national
Median hourly $27.26
10th percentile $47,360
90th percentile $120,950
Employed locally 50
National median $58,610

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,360
    25th
    $54,990
    50th (median)
    $56,710
    75th
    $70,220
    90th
    $120,950

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers salary vs area income 55% Median First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers salary is 45% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $110,250
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $95,890
    South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $94,410
    Elkhart-Goshen, IN $92,660
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $90,500
    Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN $89,610

    Nearby metros — First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $95,890
    District of Columbia $78,290
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $69,830
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $67,730
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $66,310
    Wisconsin $63,510

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $36,400
    Security Guards $49,730
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $101,240
    Firefighters $80,330
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $47,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $122,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers make per hour in Boulder?

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers in Boulder, CO is $27.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.43 or more per hour.

    Is Boulder above or below average for First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers salaries?

    The median First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers salary in Boulder, CO is 3.2% below the national median of $58,610. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers in Boulder?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers (10th percentile) earn around $47,360 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,990.