How much does a protective service worker make in Baltimore?
$52,780a year
Median yearly pay for protective service workers in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $25.38 an hour or $4,398 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.38
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among cities
- 26 of 180
- Jobs in the area
- 410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $52,780Highest 10%: $72,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $35,320 | $16.98 | |
| Median | $52,780 | $25.38 | |
| 75th | $59,420 | $28.57 | |
| 90th | $72,680 | $34.94 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for protective service workers.
| Washington, DC | $58,780 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $43,700 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $35,060 |
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Salaries for every job in Baltimore, MDFrequently asked questions
How much does a protective service worker make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $25.38 ($52,780 a year).
Do protective service workers make more in Baltimore than the national average?
Yes: $52,780 against $42,540 nationally, 24% more.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $52,780, so Baltimore pays 0% more.
Where does Baltimore rank for protective service worker pay?
26 of 180 metro areas with data.
How much does a protective service worker make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,680 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.