How much does a protective service worker make in Colorado?
$44,340a year
Median yearly pay for protective service workers in Colorado. That is $21.32 an hour or $3,695 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.32
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,640
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,640Median: $44,340Highest 10%: $68,230
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,640 | $17.62 | |
| 25th | $38,250 | $18.39 | |
| Median | $44,340 | $21.32 | |
| 75th | $56,090 | $26.97 | |
| 90th | $68,230 | $32.80 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Grand Junction, CO | $50,820 |
| Boulder, CO | $47,040 |
| Greeley, CO | $45,860 |
| Denver, CO | $43,720 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $42,690 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $37,200 |
| Pueblo, CO | $35,360 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for protective service workers.
| 28. Georgia | $45,200 |
| 29. Ohio | $44,890 |
| 30. Louisiana | $44,410 |
| 31. Colorado | $44,340 |
| 32. Florida | $44,310 |
| 33. South Carolina | $44,130 |
| 34. Tennessee | $44,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a protective service worker make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $21.32 ($44,340 a year).
Do protective service workers make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $44,340 against $42,540 nationally, 4% more.
Where does Colorado rank for protective service worker pay?
Colorado ranks 31 of 51 states.
Which city in Colorado pays protective service workers the most?
Grand Junction, CO, with a median of $50,820 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.