Security Guards Salary in Southwest Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $41,170 +7.3% vs national
Median hourly $19.79
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $58,760
Employed locally 300
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $35,140
    50th (median)
    $41,170
    75th
    $49,860
    90th
    $58,760

    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 Southwest Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $60,530
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $68,900
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $75,940
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $33,190
    Firefighters $57,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $95,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Southwest Colorado is $19.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security Guards salary in Southwest Colorado is 7.3% 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 Southwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Southwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,140.