How much does a protective service worker make in Massachusetts?
$50,040a year
Median yearly pay for protective service workers in Massachusetts. That is $24.06 an hour or $4,170 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.06
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,680Median: $50,040Highest 10%: $79,150
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,680 | $16.19 | |
| 25th | $41,310 | $19.86 | |
| Median | $50,040 | $24.06 | |
| 75th | $59,130 | $28.43 | |
| 90th | $79,150 | $38.05 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Barnstable Town, MA | $56,330 |
| Boston, MA | $52,170 |
| Providence, RI | $46,710 |
| Worcester, MA | $46,590 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for protective service workers.
| 13. Maryland | $52,780 |
| 14. New York | $52,690 |
| 15. Oklahoma | $52,360 |
| 16. Massachusetts | $50,040 |
| 17. Maine | $49,940 |
| 18. Mississippi | $49,800 |
| 19. Michigan | $49,730 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a protective service worker make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $24.06 ($50,040 a year).
Do protective service workers make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $50,040 against $42,540 nationally, 18% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for protective service worker pay?
Massachusetts ranks 16 of 51 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays protective service workers the most?
Barnstable Town, MA, with a median of $56,330 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.