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How much does a protective service worker make in Johnson City?

$36,110a year

Median yearly pay for protective service workers in the Johnson City, TN metro area. That is $17.36 an hour or $3,009 a month.

Hourly
$17.36
Vs. national median
-15%
Rank among cities
148 of 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,080Median: $36,110Highest 10%: $47,630
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$30,080$14.46
25th$36,110$17.36
Median$36,110$17.36
75th$38,250$18.39
90th$47,630$22.90

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for protective service workers.

Nashville, TN$47,990
Knoxville, TN$45,620
Memphis, TN$45,040
Clarksville, TN$27,960
Protective Service Worker salary in Tennessee Protective Service Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Johnson City

Same field, median yearly pay.

Detective and Criminal Investigator$74,020
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$66,440
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$47,720
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$46,560
Firefighter$40,720
Correctional Officer and Jailer$40,570
Security Guard$27,720
Salaries for every job in Johnson City, TN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a protective service worker make an hour in Johnson City?

The median hourly pay in the Johnson City, TN metro area is $17.36 ($36,110 a year).

Do protective service workers make more in Johnson City than the national average?

No: $36,110 against $42,540 nationally, 15% less.

How does Johnson City compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $44,100, so Johnson City pays 18% less.

Where does Johnson City rank for protective service worker pay?

148 of 180 metro areas with data.

How much does a protective service worker make starting out in Johnson City?

The lowest-paid 10% make $30,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,630 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.