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How much does a protective service worker make in Cape Coral?

$47,910a year

Median yearly pay for protective service workers in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL metro area. That is $23.03 an hour or $3,993 a month.

Hourly
$23.03
Vs. national median
+13%
Rank among cities
52 of 180
Jobs in the area
80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,390Median: $47,910Highest 10%: $67,200
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,390$17.98
25th$44,180$21.24
Median$47,910$23.03
75th$54,590$26.25
90th$67,200$32.31

Other cities in Florida

Median yearly pay for protective service workers.

Naples, FL$69,240
Miami, FL$52,190
Tallahassee, FL$48,650
Jacksonville, FL$44,280
Tampa, FL$43,240
North Port, FL$42,200
Orlando, FL$38,330
Lakeland, FL$33,470
Protective Service Worker salary in Florida Protective Service Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Cape Coral

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$97,380
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$90,570
Fire Inspector and Investigator$78,100
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$76,710
Detective and Criminal Investigator$76,310
Transportation Security Screener$63,130
Firefighter$60,000
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$50,740
Private Detective and Investigator$49,870
Correctional Officer and Jailer$44,660
Salaries for every job in Cape Coral, FL

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL metro area is $23.03 ($47,910 a year).

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

Yes: $47,910 against $42,540 nationally, 13% more.

How does Cape Coral compare with the rest of Florida?

The median in Florida is $44,310, so Cape Coral pays 8% more.

Where does Cape Coral rank for protective service worker pay?

52 of 180 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,390 or less a year; the top 10% make $67,200 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.