How much does a protective service worker make in Memphis?
$45,040a year
Median yearly pay for protective service workers in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. That is $21.65 an hour or $3,753 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.65
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 84 of 180
- Jobs in the area
- 210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,540Median: $45,040Highest 10%: $82,970
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,540 | $16.61 | |
| 25th | $39,510 | $19.00 | |
| Median | $45,040 | $21.65 | |
| 75th | $63,250 | $30.41 | |
| 90th | $82,970 | $39.89 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for protective service workers.
| Nashville, TN | $47,990 |
| Knoxville, TN | $45,620 |
| Johnson City, TN | $36,110 |
| Clarksville, TN | $27,960 |
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Salaries for every job in Memphis, TNFrequently asked questions
How much does a protective service worker make an hour in Memphis?
The median hourly pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area is $21.65 ($45,040 a year).
Do protective service workers make more in Memphis than the national average?
Yes: $45,040 against $42,540 nationally, 6% more.
How does Memphis compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $44,100, so Memphis pays 2% more.
Where does Memphis rank for protective service worker pay?
84 of 180 metro areas with data.
How much does a protective service worker make starting out in Memphis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,540 or less a year; the top 10% make $82,970 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.