How much does a protective service worker make in Miami?
Median yearly pay for protective service workers in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area. That is $25.09 an hour or $4,349 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.09
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among cities
- 28 of 180
- Jobs in the area
- 900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,550 | $17.57 | |
| 25th | $40,390 | $19.42 | |
| Median | $52,190 | $25.09 | |
| 75th | $67,140 | $32.28 | |
| 90th | $77,000 | $37.02 |
Other cities in Florida
Median yearly pay for protective service workers.
| Naples, FL | $69,240 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $48,650 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $47,910 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $44,280 |
| Tampa, FL | $43,240 |
| North Port, FL | $42,200 |
| Orlando, FL | $38,330 |
| Lakeland, FL | $33,470 |
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How much does a protective service worker make an hour in Miami?
The median hourly pay in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area is $25.09 ($52,190 a year).
Do protective service workers make more in Miami than the national average?
Yes: $52,190 against $42,540 nationally, 23% more.
How does Miami compare with the rest of Florida?
The median in Florida is $44,310, so Miami pays 18% more.
Where does Miami rank for protective service worker pay?
28 of 180 metro areas with data.
How much does a protective service worker make starting out in Miami?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,550 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,000 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.