Security Guards Salary in Grand Junction, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Junction, CO

Median annual salary $40,860 +6.5% vs national
Median hourly $19.65
10th percentile $29,990
90th percentile $54,390
Employed locally 210
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,990
    25th
    $33,860
    50th (median)
    $40,860
    75th
    $46,030
    90th
    $54,390

    Grand Junction economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,485 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 57% Median Security Guards salary is 43% 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 Grand Junction, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Firefighters$69,680
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$85,960
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$73,150
    Protective Service Workers, All Other$57,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$113,090
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$95,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Grand Junction?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Grand Junction, CO is $19.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.94 or more per hour.

    Is Grand Junction above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Grand Junction, CO is 6.5% 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 Grand Junction?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $29,990 per year in Grand Junction, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,860.