How much does a protective service worker make in Montana?
$41,660a year
Median yearly pay for protective service workers in Montana. That is $20.03 an hour or $3,472 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.03
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,330Median: $41,660Highest 10%: $75,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,330 | $13.14 | |
| 25th | $30,830 | $14.82 | |
| Median | $41,660 | $20.03 | |
| 75th | $59,770 | $28.74 | |
| 90th | $75,280 | $36.19 |
Cities in Montana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Billings, MT | $30,830 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for protective service workers.
| 37. South Dakota | $42,260 |
| 38. Washington | $42,170 |
| 39. Kansas | $42,150 |
| 40. Montana | $41,660 |
| 41. Wyoming | $40,330 |
| 42. Delaware | $39,520 |
| 43. California | $39,330 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a protective service worker make an hour in Montana?
The median hourly pay in Montana is $20.03 ($41,660 a year).
Do protective service workers make more in Montana than the national average?
No: $41,660 against $42,540 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Montana rank for protective service worker pay?
Montana ranks 40 of 51 states.
Which city in Montana pays protective service workers the most?
Billings, MT, with a median of $30,830 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.