How much does a protective service worker make in Madison?
$59,140a year
Median yearly pay for protective service workers in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $28.43 an hour or $4,928 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.43
- Vs. national median
- +39%
- Rank among cities
- 9 of 180
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,000Median: $59,140Highest 10%: $81,840
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,000 | $16.83 | |
| 25th | $48,690 | $23.41 | |
| Median | $59,140 | $28.43 | |
| 75th | $70,550 | $33.92 | |
| 90th | $81,840 | $39.35 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for protective service workers.
| Milwaukee, WI | $49,570 |
| Kenosha, WI | $49,490 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $43,950 |
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How much does a protective service worker make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $28.43 ($59,140 a year).
Do protective service workers make more in Madison than the national average?
Yes: $59,140 against $42,540 nationally, 39% more.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $57,620, so Madison pays 3% more.
Where does Madison rank for protective service worker pay?
9 of 180 metro areas with data.
How much does a protective service worker make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,840 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.