How much does a security guard make in Boulder?
$46,450a year
Median yearly pay for security guards in the Boulder, CO metro area. That is $22.33 an hour or $3,871 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.33
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among cities
- 16 of 389
- Jobs in the area
- 480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,440Median: $46,450Highest 10%: $62,630
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,440 | $17.52 | |
| 25th | $39,370 | $18.93 | |
| Median | $46,450 | $22.33 | |
| 75th | $55,280 | $26.58 | |
| 90th | $62,630 | $30.11 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for security guards.
| Denver, CO | $45,420 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $43,320 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $42,670 |
| Pueblo, CO | $40,360 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $38,590 |
| Greeley, CO | $37,190 |
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Salaries for every job in Boulder, COFrequently asked questions
How much does a security guard make an hour in Boulder?
The median hourly pay in the Boulder, CO metro area is $22.33 ($46,450 a year).
Do security guards make more in Boulder than the national average?
Yes: $46,450 against $38,020 nationally, 22% more.
How does Boulder compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $45,150, so Boulder pays 3% more.
Where does Boulder rank for security guard pay?
16 of 389 metro areas with data.
How much does a security guard make starting out in Boulder?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,630 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.