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How much does a protective service worker make in Hammond?

$45,230a year

Median yearly pay for protective service workers in the Hammond, LA metro area. That is $21.75 an hour or $3,769 a month.

Hourly
$21.75
Vs. national median
+6%
Rank among cities
80 of 180
Jobs in the area
50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,070Median: $45,230Highest 10%: $50,560
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,070$17.34
25th$41,620$20.01
Median$45,230$21.75
75th$50,560$24.31
90th$50,560$24.31

Other cities in Louisiana

Median yearly pay for protective service workers.

Lafayette, LA$52,420
Shreveport, LA$49,140
Baton Rouge, LA$48,480
New Orleans, LA$43,480
Monroe, LA$41,820
Houma, LA$38,810
Lake Charles, LA$36,390
Protective Service Worker salary in Louisiana Protective Service Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Hammond

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$66,880
Detective and Criminal Investigator$59,400
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$52,600
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$40,560
Security Guard$30,880
Correctional Officer and Jailer$29,320
Firefighter$28,330
Salaries for every job in Hammond, LA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Hammond, LA metro area is $21.75 ($45,230 a year).

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

Yes: $45,230 against $42,540 nationally, 6% more.

How does Hammond compare with the rest of Louisiana?

The median in Louisiana is $44,410, so Hammond pays 2% more.

Where does Hammond rank for protective service worker pay?

80 of 180 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,070 or less a year; the top 10% make $50,560 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.