How much does a protective service worker make in Delaware?
$39,520a year
Median yearly pay for protective service workers in Delaware. That is $19.00 an hour or $3,293 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.00
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,530Median: $39,520Highest 10%: $55,470
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,530 | $16.60 | |
| 25th | $34,530 | $16.60 | |
| Median | $39,520 | $19.00 | |
| 75th | $43,670 | $21.00 | |
| 90th | $55,470 | $26.67 |
Cities in Delaware
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $35,060 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for protective service workers.
| 39. Kansas | $42,150 |
| 40. Montana | $41,660 |
| 41. Wyoming | $40,330 |
| 42. Delaware | $39,520 |
| 43. California | $39,330 |
| 44. Minnesota | $38,330 |
| 45. Iowa | $38,160 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a protective service worker make an hour in Delaware?
The median hourly pay in Delaware is $19.00 ($39,520 a year).
Do protective service workers make more in Delaware than the national average?
No: $39,520 against $42,540 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Delaware rank for protective service worker pay?
Delaware ranks 42 of 51 states.
Which city in Delaware pays protective service workers the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $35,060 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.