Protective Service Workers, All Other pay in Colorado
In Colorado, the median pay for protective service workers, all other is $21.32 an hour ($44,340 a year). About 4,640 people work in this job there.
That is 4% higher than the U.S. median ($42,540). Colorado ranks 31st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for protective service workers, all other in Colorado
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.62 | $36,640 |
| 25% of workers | $18.39 | $38,250 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.32 | $44,340 |
| 75% of workers | $26.97 | $56,090 |
| 90% of workers | $32.80 | $68,230 |
Protective Service Workers, All Other pay in Colorado metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Junction | $50,820 | 60 |
| Boulder | $47,040 | 300 |
| Greeley | $45,860 | 240 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $43,720 | 2,550 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $42,690 | 420 |
| Colorado Springs | $37,200 | 620 |
| Pueblo | $35,360 | 70 |
Colorado unemployment rate: 4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for protective service workers, all other
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +3% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 22,600 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Colorado
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Security Guards | $45,150 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $35,640 |
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $37,620 |
| Transportation Security Screeners | $71,530 |
| Private Detectives and Investigators | $48,730 |
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