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Security Guards in Colorado earned a median of $45,150 a year ($21.71 an hour) in May 2025, 19% above the national median of $38,020; 16,890 were employed there, ranking #7 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $45,150 | $38,020 |
| Mean annual wage | $45,870 | $42,470 |
| Median hourly wage | $21.71 | $18.28 |
| 10th percentile | $36,160 | $30,210 |
| 25th percentile | $37,920 | $35,210 |
| 75th percentile | $47,580 | $46,200 |
| 90th percentile | $57,360 | $58,840 |
| Employment | 16,890 | 1,283,470 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 5.878 | — |
| Location quotient | 0.71 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.