How much does a protective service worker make in New Jersey?
$54,950a year
Median yearly pay for protective service workers in New Jersey. That is $26.42 an hour or $4,579 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.42
- Vs. national median
- +29%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,280Median: $54,950Highest 10%: $80,330
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,280 | $16.00 | |
| 25th | $37,790 | $18.17 | |
| Median | $54,950 | $26.42 | |
| 75th | $74,050 | $35.60 | |
| 90th | $80,330 | $38.62 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Trenton, NJ | $61,630 |
| New York, NY | $57,920 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $43,210 |
| Allentown, PA | $38,450 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $35,060 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for protective service workers.
| 6. Vermont | $57,490 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a protective service worker make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $26.42 ($54,950 a year).
Do protective service workers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $54,950 against $42,540 nationally, 29% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for protective service worker pay?
New Jersey ranks 9 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays protective service workers the most?
Trenton-Princeton, NJ, with a median of $61,630 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.