How much does a protective service worker make in Jacksonville?
$44,280a year
Median yearly pay for protective service workers in the Jacksonville, FL metro area. That is $21.29 an hour or $3,690 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.29
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 92 of 180
- Jobs in the area
- 210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,320Median: $44,280Highest 10%: $61,420
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,320 | $16.50 | |
| 25th | $35,720 | $17.17 | |
| Median | $44,280 | $21.29 | |
| 75th | $44,280 | $21.29 | |
| 90th | $61,420 | $29.53 |
Other cities in Florida
Median yearly pay for protective service workers.
| Naples, FL | $69,240 |
| Miami, FL | $52,190 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $48,650 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $47,910 |
| Tampa, FL | $43,240 |
| North Port, FL | $42,200 |
| Orlando, FL | $38,330 |
| Lakeland, FL | $33,470 |
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Salaries for every job in Jacksonville, FLFrequently asked questions
How much does a protective service worker make an hour in Jacksonville?
The median hourly pay in the Jacksonville, FL metro area is $21.29 ($44,280 a year).
Do protective service workers make more in Jacksonville than the national average?
Yes: $44,280 against $42,540 nationally, 4% more.
How does Jacksonville compare with the rest of Florida?
The median in Florida is $44,310, so Jacksonville pays 0% more.
Where does Jacksonville rank for protective service worker pay?
92 of 180 metro areas with data.
How much does a protective service worker make starting out in Jacksonville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,320 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,420 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.