How much does a protective service worker make in Detroit?
$56,930a year
Median yearly pay for protective service workers in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area. That is $27.37 an hour or $4,744 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.37
- Vs. national median
- +34%
- Rank among cities
- 15 of 180
- Jobs in the area
- 260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,780Median: $56,930Highest 10%: $78,060
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,780 | $16.72 | |
| 25th | $42,020 | $20.20 | |
| Median | $56,930 | $27.37 | |
| 75th | $64,880 | $31.19 | |
| 90th | $78,060 | $37.53 |
Other cities in Michigan
Median yearly pay for protective service workers.
| Grand Rapids, MI | $53,470 |
| Traverse City, MI | $40,330 |
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How much does a protective service worker make an hour in Detroit?
The median hourly pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area is $27.37 ($56,930 a year).
Do protective service workers make more in Detroit than the national average?
Yes: $56,930 against $42,540 nationally, 34% more.
How does Detroit compare with the rest of Michigan?
The median in Michigan is $49,730, so Detroit pays 14% more.
Where does Detroit rank for protective service worker pay?
15 of 180 metro areas with data.
How much does a protective service worker make starting out in Detroit?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,780 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,060 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.