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How much does a protective service worker make in Billings?

$30,830a year

Median yearly pay for protective service workers in the Billings, MT metro area. That is $14.82 an hour or $2,569 a month.

Hourly
$14.82
Vs. national median
-28%
Rank among cities
171 of 180
Jobs in the area
60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,330Median: $30,830Highest 10%: $60,310
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$27,330$13.14
25th$30,830$14.82
Median$30,830$14.82
75th$43,660$20.99
90th$60,310$29.00

Other cities in Montana

Median yearly pay for protective service workers.

No other city in the state with data.
Protective Service Worker salary in Montana Protective Service Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Billings

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$95,530
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$84,190
Detective and Criminal Investigator$72,880
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$72,070
Firefighter$68,100
Transportation Security Screener$61,110
Correctional Officer and Jailer$49,110
Security Guard$38,040
Salaries for every job in Billings, MT

Frequently asked questions

How much does a protective service worker make an hour in Billings?

The median hourly pay in the Billings, MT metro area is $14.82 ($30,830 a year).

Do protective service workers make more in Billings than the national average?

No: $30,830 against $42,540 nationally, 28% less.

How does Billings compare with the rest of Montana?

The median in Montana is $41,660, so Billings pays 26% less.

Where does Billings rank for protective service worker pay?

171 of 180 metro areas with data.

How much does a protective service worker make starting out in Billings?

The lowest-paid 10% make $27,330 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,310 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.