How much does a protective service worker make in Colorado Springs?
$37,200a year
Median yearly pay for protective service workers in the Colorado Springs, CO metro area. That is $17.88 an hour or $3,100 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.88
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among cities
- 142 of 180
- Jobs in the area
- 620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,990Median: $37,200Highest 10%: $61,330
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,990 | $16.34 | |
| 25th | $34,160 | $16.42 | |
| Median | $37,200 | $17.88 | |
| 75th | $46,610 | $22.41 | |
| 90th | $61,330 | $29.49 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for protective service workers.
| Grand Junction, CO | $50,820 |
| Boulder, CO | $47,040 |
| Greeley, CO | $45,860 |
| Denver, CO | $43,720 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $42,690 |
| Pueblo, CO | $35,360 |
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Salaries for every job in Colorado Springs, COFrequently asked questions
How much does a protective service worker make an hour in Colorado Springs?
The median hourly pay in the Colorado Springs, CO metro area is $17.88 ($37,200 a year).
Do protective service workers make more in Colorado Springs than the national average?
No: $37,200 against $42,540 nationally, 13% less.
How does Colorado Springs compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $44,340, so Colorado Springs pays 16% less.
Where does Colorado Springs rank for protective service worker pay?
142 of 180 metro areas with data.
How much does a protective service worker make starting out in Colorado Springs?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,330 or more.
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.