SOC 33-1099 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other — Boulder
Boulder, CO · 2 metro areas compared
At $56,890, this is one of the lower medians recorded for First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other, 25.5% beneath the national figure of $76,400.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $56,890, this is one of the lower medians recorded for First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other, 25.5% beneath the national figure of $76,400. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $42,030 and $81,660. The lowest tenth earn under $38,380, while the highest tenth earn more than $100,720.
The area has 40 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.56 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Colorado Springs leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $78,550. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 280th of 414 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,380 | −49.8% |
| 25th | $42,030 | −45.0% |
| Median (50th) | $56,890 | −25.5% |
| 75th | $81,660 | +6.9% |
| 90th | $100,720 | +31.8% |
| Mean | $63,710 | −16.6% |
Other metro areas in Colorado
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colorado Springs | $78,550 | 60 | |
| 2 | Denver | $75,300 | 400 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Boulder run 3.1% above the national average, so the median of $56,890 buys what $55,179 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 27.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$56,890as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$55,179US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $56,890 a year, 25.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,380 to $100,720 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Colorado Springs, at $78,550.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other in Boulder, CO?
The median annual wage is $56,890, or $27.35 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $76,400, so pay in Boulder, CO is 25.5% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Boulder, CO earns more than $100,720 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,380 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Colorado Springs, at $78,550 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in Boulder, CO. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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