How much does a protective service worker make in Houma?
$38,810a year
Median yearly pay for protective service workers in the Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA metro area. That is $18.66 an hour or $3,234 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.66
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 126 of 180
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,540Median: $38,810Highest 10%: $58,350
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,540 | $12.76 | |
| 25th | $33,150 | $15.94 | |
| Median | $38,810 | $18.66 | |
| 75th | $49,550 | $23.82 | |
| 90th | $58,350 | $28.05 |
Other cities in Louisiana
Median yearly pay for protective service workers.
| Lafayette, LA | $52,420 |
| Shreveport, LA | $49,140 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $48,480 |
| Hammond, LA | $45,230 |
| New Orleans, LA | $43,480 |
| Monroe, LA | $41,820 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $36,390 |
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Salaries for every job in Houma, LAFrequently asked questions
How much does a protective service worker make an hour in Houma?
The median hourly pay in the Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA metro area is $18.66 ($38,810 a year).
Do protective service workers make more in Houma than the national average?
No: $38,810 against $42,540 nationally, 9% less.
How does Houma compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $44,410, so Houma pays 13% less.
Where does Houma rank for protective service worker pay?
126 of 180 metro areas with data.
How much does a protective service worker make starting out in Houma?
The lowest-paid 10% make $26,540 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,350 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.