How much does a protective service worker make in Columbia?
$51,630a year
Median yearly pay for protective service workers in the Columbia, SC metro area. That is $24.82 an hour or $4,303 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.82
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among cities
- 34 of 180
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,610Median: $51,630Highest 10%: $68,930
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,610 | $18.56 | |
| 25th | $39,970 | $19.22 | |
| Median | $51,630 | $24.82 | |
| 75th | $55,670 | $26.76 | |
| 90th | $68,930 | $33.14 |
Other cities in South Carolina
Median yearly pay for protective service workers.
| Charleston, SC | $51,890 |
| Charlotte, NC | $43,970 |
| Augusta, GA | $23,470 |
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How much does a protective service worker make an hour in Columbia?
The median hourly pay in the Columbia, SC metro area is $24.82 ($51,630 a year).
Do protective service workers make more in Columbia than the national average?
Yes: $51,630 against $42,540 nationally, 21% more.
How does Columbia compare with the rest of South Carolina?
The median in South Carolina is $44,130, so Columbia pays 17% more.
Where does Columbia rank for protective service worker pay?
34 of 180 metro areas with data.
How much does a protective service worker make starting out in Columbia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,610 or less a year; the top 10% make $68,930 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.