How much does a protective service worker make in Anchorage?
$45,000a year
Median yearly pay for protective service workers in the Anchorage, AK metro area. That is $21.63 an hour or $3,750 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.63
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 86 of 180
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,210Median: $45,000Highest 10%: $73,420
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,210 | $18.37 | |
| 25th | $38,210 | $18.37 | |
| Median | $45,000 | $21.63 | |
| 75th | $54,280 | $26.10 | |
| 90th | $73,420 | $35.30 |
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Median yearly pay for protective service workers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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Salaries for every job in Anchorage, AKFrequently asked questions
How much does a protective service worker make an hour in Anchorage?
The median hourly pay in the Anchorage, AK metro area is $21.63 ($45,000 a year).
Do protective service workers make more in Anchorage than the national average?
Yes: $45,000 against $42,540 nationally, 6% more.
How does Anchorage compare with the rest of Alaska?
The median in Alaska is $56,120, so Anchorage pays 20% less.
Where does Anchorage rank for protective service worker pay?
86 of 180 metro areas with data.
How much does a protective service worker make starting out in Anchorage?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,210 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,420 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.