Security Guards Salary in Colorado
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Colorado
Security Guards in Colorado earn a median salary of $43,688 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, +13.9% vs the national median of $38,370. An estimated 16,800 security guards are employed across Colorado, with salaries ranging from $37,470 to $49,730 depending on location.
$43,688
Avg median salary in Colorado
$49,730
Highest paying metro
$37,470
Lowest paying metro
16,800
Employed in Colorado
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Security Guards salaries by city in Colorado
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder, CO | $49,730 | $39,770 | $56,230 | 380 |
| Northwest Colorado | $48,140 | $40,320 | $53,060 | 550 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $46,450 | $36,820 | $48,370 | 900 |
| Denver, CO | $46,270 | $39,520 | $51,760 | 11,100 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $45,680 | $35,900 | $48,650 | 2,130 |
| Pueblo, CO | $43,420 | $33,950 | $49,730 | 550 |
| Southwest Colorado | $41,170 | $35,140 | $49,860 | 300 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $40,860 | $33,860 | $46,030 | 210 |
| Eastern and Southern Colorado | $37,690 | $35,870 | $46,690 | 230 |
| Greeley, CO | $37,470 | $34,120 | $47,720 | 450 |