How much does a protective service worker make in Arkansas?
$31,270a year
Median yearly pay for protective service workers in Arkansas. That is $15.03 an hour or $2,606 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.03
- Vs. national median
- -26%
- Rank among states
- 51 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,090Median: $31,270Highest 10%: $54,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,090 | $13.50 | |
| 25th | $29,830 | $14.34 | |
| Median | $31,270 | $15.03 | |
| 75th | $38,180 | $18.36 | |
| 90th | $54,600 | $26.25 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $45,040 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $31,270 |
| Little Rock, AR | $29,840 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for protective service workers.
| 48. Virginia | $35,230 |
| 49. Pennsylvania | $34,320 |
| 50. Texas | $33,500 |
| 51. Arkansas | $31,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a protective service worker make an hour in Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $15.03 ($31,270 a year).
Do protective service workers make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $31,270 against $42,540 nationally, 26% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for protective service worker pay?
Arkansas ranks 51 of 51 states.
Which city in Arkansas pays protective service workers the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $45,040 a year.
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.