How much does a protective service worker make in Austin?
$46,320a year
Median yearly pay for protective service workers in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area. That is $22.27 an hour or $3,860 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.27
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 68 of 180
- Jobs in the area
- 300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,400Median: $46,320Highest 10%: $77,550
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,400 | $14.62 | |
| 25th | $35,080 | $16.87 | |
| Median | $46,320 | $22.27 | |
| 75th | $58,420 | $28.09 | |
| 90th | $77,550 | $37.28 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for protective service workers.
| El Paso, TX | $39,720 |
| Dallas, TX | $34,610 |
| Houston, TX | $33,500 |
| San Antonio, TX | $32,470 |
| McAllen, TX | $27,950 |
| Brownsville, TX | $24,320 |
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Salaries for every job in Austin, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does a protective service worker make an hour in Austin?
The median hourly pay in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area is $22.27 ($46,320 a year).
Do protective service workers make more in Austin than the national average?
Yes: $46,320 against $42,540 nationally, 9% more.
How does Austin compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $33,500, so Austin pays 38% more.
Where does Austin rank for protective service worker pay?
68 of 180 metro areas with data.
How much does a protective service worker make starting out in Austin?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,550 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.