Security Guards Salary in Eastern and Southern Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,690 -1.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.12
10th percentile $33,400
90th percentile $58,370
Employed locally 230
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,400
    25th
    $35,870
    50th (median)
    $37,690
    75th
    $46,690
    90th
    $58,370

    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

    Related occupations in Eastern and Southern Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $56,680
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $59,450
    Firefighters $58,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $70,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $81,070
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $41,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Eastern and Southern Colorado?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Eastern and Southern Colorado is $18.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.14 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern and Southern Colorado above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Eastern and Southern Colorado is 1.8% below 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 Eastern and Southern Colorado?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $33,400 per year in Eastern and Southern Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,870.