How much does a protective service worker make in Alabama?
$86,350a year
Median yearly pay for protective service workers in Alabama. That is $41.51 an hour or $7,196 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.51
- Vs. national median
- +103%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,500Median: $86,350Highest 10%: $104,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,500 | $15.14 | |
| 25th | $43,950 | $21.13 | |
| Median | $86,350 | $41.51 | |
| 75th | $99,340 | $47.76 | |
| 90th | $104,000 | $50.00 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for protective service workers.
| 1. New Hampshire | $88,960 |
| 2. District of Columbia | $88,570 |
| 3. Alabama | $86,350 |
| 4. New Mexico | $64,940 |
| 5. Wisconsin | $57,620 |
| 6. Vermont | $57,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a protective service worker make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $41.51 ($86,350 a year).
Do protective service workers make more in Alabama than the national average?
Yes: $86,350 against $42,540 nationally, 103% more.
Where does Alabama rank for protective service worker pay?
Alabama ranks 3 of 51 states.
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.