How much does a protective service worker make in Denver?
$43,720a year
Median yearly pay for protective service workers in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $21.02 an hour or $3,643 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.02
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 97 of 180
- Jobs in the area
- 2,550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,670Median: $43,720Highest 10%: $64,560
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,670 | $17.63 | |
| 25th | $41,110 | $19.76 | |
| Median | $43,720 | $21.02 | |
| 75th | $58,980 | $28.36 | |
| 90th | $64,560 | $31.04 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for protective service workers.
| Grand Junction, CO | $50,820 |
| Boulder, CO | $47,040 |
| Greeley, CO | $45,860 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $42,690 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $37,200 |
| Pueblo, CO | $35,360 |
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How much does a protective service worker make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $21.02 ($43,720 a year).
Do protective service workers make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $43,720 against $42,540 nationally, 3% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $44,340, so Denver pays 1% less.
Where does Denver rank for protective service worker pay?
97 of 180 metro areas with data.
How much does a protective service worker make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,670 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,560 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.