How much does a protective service worker make in Dallas?
$34,610a year
Median yearly pay for protective service workers in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $16.64 an hour or $2,884 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.64
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among cities
- 159 of 180
- Jobs in the area
- 1,080
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,910Median: $34,610Highest 10%: $67,030
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,910 | $13.42 | |
| 25th | $34,090 | $16.39 | |
| Median | $34,610 | $16.64 | |
| 75th | $45,910 | $22.07 | |
| 90th | $67,030 | $32.23 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for protective service workers.
| Austin, TX | $46,320 |
| El Paso, TX | $39,720 |
| Houston, TX | $33,500 |
| San Antonio, TX | $32,470 |
| McAllen, TX | $27,950 |
| Brownsville, TX | $24,320 |
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Salaries for every job in Dallas, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does a protective service worker make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $16.64 ($34,610 a year).
Do protective service workers make more in Dallas than the national average?
No: $34,610 against $42,540 nationally, 19% less.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $33,500, so Dallas pays 3% more.
Where does Dallas rank for protective service worker pay?
159 of 180 metro areas with data.
How much does a protective service worker make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $27,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $67,030 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.