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How much does a protective service worker make in Grand Rapids?

$53,470a year

Median yearly pay for protective service workers in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area. That is $25.71 an hour or $4,456 a month.

Hourly
$25.71
Vs. national median
+26%
Rank among cities
24 of 180
Jobs in the area
70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,080Median: $53,470Highest 10%: $75,940
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$44,080$21.19
25th$48,560$23.35
Median$53,470$25.71
75th$61,550$29.59
90th$75,940$36.51

Other cities in Michigan

Median yearly pay for protective service workers.

Detroit, MI$56,930
Traverse City, MI$40,330
Protective Service Worker salary in Michigan Protective Service Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Grand Rapids

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$97,140
Detective and Criminal Investigator$92,410
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$79,330
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$74,920
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$69,230
Correctional Officer and Jailer$68,520
Transportation Security Screener$61,110
Firefighter$56,260
Bailiff$55,010
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$49,730
Salaries for every job in Grand Rapids, MI

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area is $25.71 ($53,470 a year).

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

Yes: $53,470 against $42,540 nationally, 26% more.

How does Grand Rapids compare with the rest of Michigan?

The median in Michigan is $49,730, so Grand Rapids pays 8% more.

Where does Grand Rapids rank for protective service worker pay?

24 of 180 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $44,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,940 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.