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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
PercentileYearlyHourly
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

Other cities in Alaska

Median yearly pay for protective service workers.

No other city in the state with data.
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Related jobs in Anchorage

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$161,100
Detective and Criminal Investigator$125,200
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$115,000
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$95,480
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker$86,380
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$73,500
Correctional Officer and Jailer$68,850
Firefighter$64,810
Security Guard$46,720
School Bus Monitor$33,990
Salaries for every job in Anchorage, AK

Frequently 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.