How much does a protective service worker make in Bismarck?
$54,620a year
Median yearly pay for protective service workers in the Bismarck, ND metro area. That is $26.26 an hour or $4,552 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.26
- Vs. national median
- +28%
- Rank among cities
- 23 of 180
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,990Median: $54,620Highest 10%: $77,150
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,990 | $21.15 | |
| 25th | $49,960 | $24.02 | |
| Median | $54,620 | $26.26 | |
| 75th | $61,290 | $29.47 | |
| 90th | $77,150 | $37.09 |
Other cities in North Dakota
Median yearly pay for protective service workers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Bismarck
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective | $98,300 |
| Detective and Criminal Investigator | $64,640 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer | $63,230 |
| Correctional Officer and Jailer | $51,130 |
| Firefighter | $47,440 |
| Security Guard | $36,130 |
| Lifeguard | $29,030 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a protective service worker make an hour in Bismarck?
The median hourly pay in the Bismarck, ND metro area is $26.26 ($54,620 a year).
Do protective service workers make more in Bismarck than the national average?
Yes: $54,620 against $42,540 nationally, 28% more.
How does Bismarck compare with the rest of North Dakota?
The median in North Dakota is $53,460, so Bismarck pays 2% more.
Where does Bismarck rank for protective service worker pay?
23 of 180 metro areas with data.
How much does a protective service worker make starting out in Bismarck?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,150 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.