Security Guards Salary in Boulder, CO

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

Median annual salary $49,730 +29.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.91
10th percentile $34,350
90th percentile $68,510
Employed locally 380
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,350
    25th
    $39,770
    50th (median)
    $49,730
    75th
    $56,230
    90th
    $68,510

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 48% Median Security Guards salary is 52% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Security Guards

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $87,770
    Idaho Falls, ID $79,470
    District of Columbia $63,130
    Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $56,380
    Fairbanks-College, AK $52,850
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $51,320

    Nearby metros — Security Guards salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $63,130
    Fairbanks-College, AK $52,850
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $49,270
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $48,400
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $48,270
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $48,140

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$36,400
    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
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$133,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Boulder?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Boulder, CO is $23.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.11 or more per hour.

    Is Boulder above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Boulder, CO is 29.6% above the national median of $38,370. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Security Guards in Boulder?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $34,350 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,770.