How much does a protective service worker make in Iowa?
$38,160a year
Median yearly pay for protective service workers in Iowa. That is $18.35 an hour or $3,180 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.35
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 45 of 51
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,090Median: $38,160Highest 10%: $53,540
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,090 | $15.43 | |
| 25th | $37,240 | $17.90 | |
| Median | $38,160 | $18.35 | |
| 75th | $45,060 | $21.66 | |
| 90th | $53,540 | $25.74 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Omaha, NE | $48,530 |
| Davenport, IA | $37,310 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for protective service workers.
| 42. Delaware | $39,520 |
| 43. California | $39,330 |
| 44. Minnesota | $38,330 |
| 45. Iowa | $38,160 |
| 46. Illinois | $38,020 |
| 47. Connecticut | $37,480 |
| 48. Virginia | $35,230 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a protective service worker make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $18.35 ($38,160 a year).
Do protective service workers make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $38,160 against $42,540 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Iowa rank for protective service worker pay?
Iowa ranks 45 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays protective service workers the most?
Omaha, NE-IA, with a median of $48,530 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.