How much does a protective service worker make in Nevada?
$54,790a year
Median yearly pay for protective service workers in Nevada. That is $26.34 an hour or $4,566 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.34
- Vs. national median
- +29%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 910
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,500Median: $54,790Highest 10%: $78,520
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,500 | $16.59 | |
| 25th | $40,330 | $19.39 | |
| Median | $54,790 | $26.34 | |
| 75th | $62,280 | $29.94 | |
| 90th | $78,520 | $37.75 |
Cities in Nevada
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Reno, NV | $63,250 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $50,930 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for protective service workers.
| 7. Hawaii | $57,370 |
| 8. Alaska | $56,120 |
| 9. New Jersey | $54,950 |
| 10. Nevada | $54,790 |
| 11. Rhode Island | $54,630 |
| 12. North Dakota | $53,460 |
| 13. Maryland | $52,780 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a protective service worker make an hour in Nevada?
The median hourly pay in Nevada is $26.34 ($54,790 a year).
Do protective service workers make more in Nevada than the national average?
Yes: $54,790 against $42,540 nationally, 29% more.
Where does Nevada rank for protective service worker pay?
Nevada ranks 10 of 51 states.
Which city in Nevada pays protective service workers the most?
Reno, NV, with a median of $63,250 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.