Security Guards Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $45,680 +19.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.96
10th percentile $32,530
90th percentile $60,400
Employed locally 2,130
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,530
    25th
    $35,900
    50th (median)
    $45,680
    75th
    $48,650
    90th
    $60,400

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 52% Median Security Guards salary is 48% 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
    Boulder, CO $49,730
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $49,270
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $48,400
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $48,270

    Related occupations in Colorado Springs, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $92,660
    Firefighters $62,420
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $37,150
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $32,820
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $57,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $121,070

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Colorado Springs?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Colorado Springs, CO is $21.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.96 or more per hour.

    Is Colorado Springs above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Colorado Springs, CO is 19.1% 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 Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $32,530 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,900.