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How much does a protective service worker make in Minneapolis?

$43,950a year

Median yearly pay for protective service workers in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area. That is $21.13 an hour or $3,663 a month.

Hourly
$21.13
Vs. national median
+3%
Rank among cities
96 of 180
Jobs in the area
490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,860Median: $43,950Highest 10%: $73,140
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$33,860$16.28
25th$36,170$17.39
Median$43,950$21.13
75th$50,310$24.19
90th$73,140$35.16

Other cities in Minnesota

Median yearly pay for protective service workers.

No other city in the state with data.
Protective Service Worker salary in Minnesota Protective Service Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Minneapolis

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$123,400
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$100,100
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$97,190
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker$88,650
Detective and Criminal Investigator$85,300
Fire Inspector and Investigator$84,410
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$81,630
Private Detective and Investigator$70,220
Correctional Officer and Jailer$69,640
Transportation Security Screener$68,830
Salaries for every job in Minneapolis, MN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a protective service worker make an hour in Minneapolis?

The median hourly pay in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area is $21.13 ($43,950 a year).

Do protective service workers make more in Minneapolis than the national average?

Yes: $43,950 against $42,540 nationally, 3% more.

How does Minneapolis compare with the rest of Minnesota?

The median in Minnesota is $38,330, so Minneapolis pays 15% more.

Where does Minneapolis rank for protective service worker pay?

96 of 180 metro areas with data.

How much does a protective service worker make starting out in Minneapolis?

The lowest-paid 10% make $33,860 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,140 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.