How much does a protective service worker make in Houston?
$33,500a year
Median yearly pay for protective service workers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $16.11 an hour or $2,792 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.11
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among cities
- 164 of 180
- Jobs in the area
- 880
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,090Median: $33,500Highest 10%: $47,180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,090 | $13.02 | |
| 25th | $29,080 | $13.98 | |
| Median | $33,500 | $16.11 | |
| 75th | $40,390 | $19.42 | |
| 90th | $47,180 | $22.68 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for protective service workers.
| Austin, TX | $46,320 |
| El Paso, TX | $39,720 |
| Dallas, TX | $34,610 |
| San Antonio, TX | $32,470 |
| McAllen, TX | $27,950 |
| Brownsville, TX | $24,320 |
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Salaries for every job in Houston, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does a protective service worker make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $16.11 ($33,500 a year).
Do protective service workers make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $33,500 against $42,540 nationally, 21% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $33,500, so Houston pays 0% more.
Where does Houston rank for protective service worker pay?
164 of 180 metro areas with data.
How much does a protective service worker make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $27,090 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,180 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.