How much does a protective service worker make in Indiana?
$47,930a year
Median yearly pay for protective service workers in Indiana. That is $23.04 an hour or $3,994 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.04
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,380Median: $47,930Highest 10%: $57,970
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,380 | $13.64 | |
| 25th | $38,050 | $18.29 | |
| Median | $47,930 | $23.04 | |
| 75th | $56,050 | $26.95 | |
| 90th | $57,970 | $27.87 |
Cities in Indiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Indianapolis, IN | $47,570 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $47,180 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $41,320 |
| Louisville, KY | $40,820 |
| Chicago, IL | $38,020 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for protective service workers.
| 21. Oregon | $49,520 |
| 22. Missouri | $49,290 |
| 23. Arizona | $49,090 |
| 24. Indiana | $47,930 |
| 25. Nebraska | $47,090 |
| 26. Idaho | $46,580 |
| 27. Kentucky | $46,580 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a protective service worker make an hour in Indiana?
The median hourly pay in Indiana is $23.04 ($47,930 a year).
Do protective service workers make more in Indiana than the national average?
Yes: $47,930 against $42,540 nationally, 13% more.
Where does Indiana rank for protective service worker pay?
Indiana ranks 24 of 51 states.
Which city in Indiana pays protective service workers the most?
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN, with a median of $47,570 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.