How much does a protective service worker make in Maryland?
$52,780a year
Median yearly pay for protective service workers in Maryland. That is $25.38 an hour or $4,398 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.38
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 930
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $52,780Highest 10%: $88,570
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $37,630 | $18.09 | |
| Median | $52,780 | $25.38 | |
| 75th | $69,170 | $33.25 | |
| 90th | $88,570 | $42.58 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $58,780 |
| Baltimore, MD | $52,780 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $51,860 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $43,700 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $35,060 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for protective service workers.
| 10. Nevada | $54,790 |
| 11. Rhode Island | $54,630 |
| 12. North Dakota | $53,460 |
| 13. Maryland | $52,780 |
| 14. New York | $52,690 |
| 15. Oklahoma | $52,360 |
| 16. Massachusetts | $50,040 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a protective service worker make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $25.38 ($52,780 a year).
Do protective service workers make more in Maryland than the national average?
Yes: $52,780 against $42,540 nationally, 24% more.
Where does Maryland rank for protective service worker pay?
Maryland ranks 13 of 51 states.
Which city in Maryland pays protective service workers the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $58,780 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.