How much does a protective service worker make in North Dakota?
$53,460a year
Median yearly pay for protective service workers in North Dakota. That is $25.70 an hour or $4,455 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.70
- Vs. national median
- +26%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,460Median: $53,460Highest 10%: $76,010
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,460 | $18.01 | |
| 25th | $46,700 | $22.45 | |
| Median | $53,460 | $25.70 | |
| 75th | $63,130 | $30.35 | |
| 90th | $76,010 | $36.54 |
Cities in North Dakota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Fargo, ND | $56,310 |
| Bismarck, ND | $54,620 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for protective service workers.
| 9. New Jersey | $54,950 |
| 10. Nevada | $54,790 |
| 11. Rhode Island | $54,630 |
| 12. North Dakota | $53,460 |
| 13. Maryland | $52,780 |
| 14. New York | $52,690 |
| 15. Oklahoma | $52,360 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a protective service worker make an hour in North Dakota?
The median hourly pay in North Dakota is $25.70 ($53,460 a year).
Do protective service workers make more in North Dakota than the national average?
Yes: $53,460 against $42,540 nationally, 26% more.
Where does North Dakota rank for protective service worker pay?
North Dakota ranks 12 of 51 states.
Which city in North Dakota pays protective service workers the most?
Fargo, ND-MN, with a median of $56,310 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.