How much does a protective service worker make in New York?
$52,690a year
Median yearly pay for protective service workers in New York. That is $25.33 an hour or $4,391 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.33
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,930
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,900Median: $52,690Highest 10%: $92,890
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,900 | $18.22 | |
| 25th | $43,410 | $20.87 | |
| Median | $52,690 | $25.33 | |
| 75th | $63,720 | $30.63 | |
| 90th | $92,890 | $44.66 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $57,920 |
| Albany, NY | $55,430 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $46,860 |
| Buffalo, NY | $45,390 |
| Rochester, NY | $45,140 |
| Syracuse, NY | $37,720 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for protective service workers.
| 11. Rhode Island | $54,630 |
| 12. North Dakota | $53,460 |
| 13. Maryland | $52,780 |
| 14. New York | $52,690 |
| 15. Oklahoma | $52,360 |
| 16. Massachusetts | $50,040 |
| 17. Maine | $49,940 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a protective service worker make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $25.33 ($52,690 a year).
Do protective service workers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $52,690 against $42,540 nationally, 24% more.
Where does New York rank for protective service worker pay?
New York ranks 14 of 51 states.
Which city in New York pays protective service workers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $57,920 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.