How much does a protective service worker make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $20.45 an hour or $3,545 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.45
- Average (mean)
- $48,070
- Jobs
- 81,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,470 | $15.61 | |
| 25th | $35,420 | $17.03 | |
| Median | $42,540 | $20.45 | |
| 75th | $54,910 | $26.40 | |
| 90th | $74,590 | $35.86 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| New Hampshire | $88,960 |
| District of Columbia | $88,570 |
| Alabama | $86,350 |
| New Mexico | $64,940 |
| Wisconsin | $57,620 |
| Vermont | $57,490 |
| Hawaii | $57,370 |
| Alaska | $56,120 |
| New Jersey | $54,950 |
| Nevada | $54,790 |
| Rhode Island | $54,630 |
| North Dakota | $53,460 |
| Maryland | $52,780 |
| New York | $52,690 |
| Oklahoma | $52,360 |
| Massachusetts | $50,040 |
| Maine | $49,940 |
| Mississippi | $49,800 |
| Michigan | $49,730 |
| Utah | $49,610 |
| Oregon | $49,520 |
| Missouri | $49,290 |
| Arizona | $49,090 |
| Indiana | $47,930 |
| Nebraska | $47,090 |
| Idaho | $46,580 |
| Kentucky | $46,580 |
| Georgia | $45,200 |
| Ohio | $44,890 |
| Louisiana | $44,410 |
| Colorado | $44,340 |
| Florida | $44,310 |
| South Carolina | $44,130 |
| Tennessee | $44,100 |
| North Carolina | $43,740 |
| West Virginia | $43,700 |
| South Dakota | $42,260 |
| Washington | $42,170 |
| Kansas | $42,150 |
| Montana | $41,660 |
| Wyoming | $40,330 |
| Delaware | $39,520 |
| California | $39,330 |
| Minnesota | $38,330 |
| Iowa | $38,160 |
| Illinois | $38,020 |
| Connecticut | $37,480 |
| Virginia | $35,230 |
| Pennsylvania | $34,320 |
| Texas | $33,500 |
| Arkansas | $31,270 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Albany, OR | $70,180 |
| Naples, FL | $69,240 |
| Reno, NV | $63,250 |
| Medford, OR | $62,400 |
| Trenton, NJ | $61,630 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $60,900 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $60,590 |
| Lexington, KY | $60,230 |
| Madison, WI | $59,140 |
| Washington, DC | $58,780 |
| Salem, OR | $58,100 |
| New York, NY | $57,920 |
| Durham, NC | $57,790 |
| Burlington, VT | $57,490 |
| Detroit, MI | $56,930 |
In other countries
Protective Service Worker belongs to the international group "Protective services workers not elsewhere classified".
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- Transportation Security Screener$66,770
- School Bus Monitor$35,100
Frequently asked questions
How much does a protective service worker make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $20.45 ($42,540 a year).
How much does a protective service worker make a month?
About $3,545 a month before tax, based on a median of $42,540 a year.
How much does a protective service worker make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,470 or less a year ($15.61 an hour); the top 10% make $74,590 or more.
Which state pays protective service workers the most?
New Hampshire, with a median of $88,960 a year, followed by District of Columbia ($88,570) and Alabama ($86,350).
Which city pays protective service workers the most?
Albany, OR, with a median of $70,180 a year.
How many protective service workers are there in the United States?
About 81,500 people work as protective service workers.
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.