How much does a protective service worker make in Florida?
$44,310a year
Median yearly pay for protective service workers in Florida. That is $21.30 an hour or $3,693 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.30
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,790
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,430Median: $44,310Highest 10%: $72,090
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,430 | $16.55 | |
| 25th | $37,250 | $17.91 | |
| Median | $44,310 | $21.30 | |
| 75th | $55,700 | $26.78 | |
| 90th | $72,090 | $34.66 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Naples, FL | $69,240 |
| Miami, FL | $52,190 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $48,650 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $47,910 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $44,280 |
| Tampa, FL | $43,240 |
| North Port, FL | $42,200 |
| Orlando, FL | $38,330 |
| Lakeland, FL | $33,470 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for protective service workers.
| 29. Ohio | $44,890 |
| 30. Louisiana | $44,410 |
| 31. Colorado | $44,340 |
| 32. Florida | $44,310 |
| 33. South Carolina | $44,130 |
| 34. Tennessee | $44,100 |
| 35. North Carolina | $43,740 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a protective service worker make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $21.30 ($44,310 a year).
Do protective service workers make more in Florida than the national average?
Yes: $44,310 against $42,540 nationally, 4% more.
Where does Florida rank for protective service worker pay?
Florida ranks 32 of 51 states.
Which city in Florida pays protective service workers the most?
Naples-Marco Island, FL, with a median of $69,240 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.