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How much does a protective service worker make in Erie?

$33,020a year

Median yearly pay for protective service workers in the Erie, PA metro area. That is $15.88 an hour or $2,752 a month.

Hourly
$15.88
Vs. national median
-22%
Rank among cities
167 of 180
Jobs in the area
120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $25,960Median: $33,020Highest 10%: $52,000
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$25,960$12.48
25th$32,100$15.43
Median$33,020$15.88
75th$38,240$18.38
90th$52,000$25.00

Other cities in Pennsylvania

Median yearly pay for protective service workers.

Lebanon, PA$38,840
Allentown, PA$38,450
Pittsburgh, PA$36,080
Scranton, PA$35,650
Philadelphia, PA$35,060
Lancaster, PA$33,950
Williamsport, PA$33,840
York, PA$33,260
State College, PA$33,000
Harrisburg, PA$30,400
Reading, PA$27,920
Protective Service Worker salary in Pennsylvania Protective Service Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Erie

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$97,880
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$97,860
Detective and Criminal Investigator$96,470
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$80,860
Firefighter$80,280
Correctional Officer and Jailer$51,250
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$46,160
Security Guard$34,530
Lifeguard$32,330
Salaries for every job in Erie, PA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a protective service worker make an hour in Erie?

The median hourly pay in the Erie, PA metro area is $15.88 ($33,020 a year).

Do protective service workers make more in Erie than the national average?

No: $33,020 against $42,540 nationally, 22% less.

How does Erie compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $34,320, so Erie pays 4% less.

Where does Erie rank for protective service worker pay?

167 of 180 metro areas with data.

How much does a protective service worker make starting out in Erie?

The lowest-paid 10% make $25,960 or less a year; the top 10% make $52,000 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.