How much does a protective service worker make in Connecticut?
$37,480a year
Median yearly pay for protective service workers in Connecticut. That is $18.02 an hour or $3,123 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.02
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 47 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 910
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,010Median: $37,480Highest 10%: $83,860
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,010 | $16.35 | |
| 25th | $35,030 | $16.84 | |
| Median | $37,480 | $18.02 | |
| 75th | $57,280 | $27.54 | |
| 90th | $83,860 | $40.32 |
Cities in Connecticut
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bridgeport, CT | $39,480 |
| Waterbury, CT | $38,660 |
| Hartford, CT | $37,400 |
| New Haven, CT | $36,120 |
| Norwich, CT | $35,030 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for protective service workers.
| 44. Minnesota | $38,330 |
| 45. Iowa | $38,160 |
| 46. Illinois | $38,020 |
| 47. Connecticut | $37,480 |
| 48. Virginia | $35,230 |
| 49. Pennsylvania | $34,320 |
| 50. Texas | $33,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a protective service worker make an hour in Connecticut?
The median hourly pay in Connecticut is $18.02 ($37,480 a year).
Do protective service workers make more in Connecticut than the national average?
No: $37,480 against $42,540 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Connecticut rank for protective service worker pay?
Connecticut ranks 47 of 51 states.
Which city in Connecticut pays protective service workers the most?
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT, with a median of $39,480 a year.
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.