How much does a protective service worker make in Jackson?
$51,770a year
Median yearly pay for protective service workers in the Jackson, MS metro area. That is $24.89 an hour or $4,314 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.89
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among cities
- 32 of 180
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,840Median: $51,770Highest 10%: $67,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,840 | $17.71 | |
| 25th | $44,160 | $21.23 | |
| Median | $51,770 | $24.89 | |
| 75th | $60,880 | $29.27 | |
| 90th | $67,200 | $32.31 |
Other cities in Mississippi
Median yearly pay for protective service workers.
| Memphis, TN | $45,040 |
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Salaries for every job in Jackson, MSFrequently asked questions
How much does a protective service worker make an hour in Jackson?
The median hourly pay in the Jackson, MS metro area is $24.89 ($51,770 a year).
Do protective service workers make more in Jackson than the national average?
Yes: $51,770 against $42,540 nationally, 22% more.
How does Jackson compare with the rest of Mississippi?
The median in Mississippi is $49,800, so Jackson pays 4% more.
Where does Jackson rank for protective service worker pay?
32 of 180 metro areas with data.
How much does a protective service worker make starting out in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,840 or less a year; the top 10% make $67,200 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.