How much does a protective service worker make in Atlantic City?
$43,210a year
Median yearly pay for protective service workers in the Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ metro area. That is $20.77 an hour or $3,601 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.77
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 103 of 180
- Jobs in the area
- 200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,220Median: $43,210Highest 10%: $72,160
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,220 | $15.49 | |
| 25th | $32,220 | $15.49 | |
| Median | $43,210 | $20.77 | |
| 75th | $53,710 | $25.82 | |
| 90th | $72,160 | $34.69 |
Other cities in New Jersey
Median yearly pay for protective service workers.
| Trenton, NJ | $61,630 |
| New York, NY | $57,920 |
| Allentown, PA | $38,450 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $35,060 |
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Salaries for every job in Atlantic City, NJFrequently asked questions
How much does a protective service worker make an hour in Atlantic City?
The median hourly pay in the Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ metro area is $20.77 ($43,210 a year).
Do protective service workers make more in Atlantic City than the national average?
Yes: $43,210 against $42,540 nationally, 2% more.
How does Atlantic City compare with the rest of New Jersey?
The median in New Jersey is $54,950, so Atlantic City pays 21% less.
Where does Atlantic City rank for protective service worker pay?
103 of 180 metro areas with data.
How much does a protective service worker make starting out in Atlantic City?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,160 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.