How much does a protective service worker make in Orlando?
$38,330a year
Median yearly pay for protective service workers in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro area. That is $18.43 an hour or $3,194 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.43
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among cities
- 132 of 180
- Jobs in the area
- 790
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,740Median: $38,330Highest 10%: $59,340
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,740 | $16.70 | |
| 25th | $37,240 | $17.90 | |
| Median | $38,330 | $18.43 | |
| 75th | $46,110 | $22.17 | |
| 90th | $59,340 | $28.53 |
Other cities in Florida
Median yearly pay for protective service workers.
| Naples, FL | $69,240 |
| Miami, FL | $52,190 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $48,650 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $47,910 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $44,280 |
| Tampa, FL | $43,240 |
| North Port, FL | $42,200 |
| Lakeland, FL | $33,470 |
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How much does a protective service worker make an hour in Orlando?
The median hourly pay in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro area is $18.43 ($38,330 a year).
Do protective service workers make more in Orlando than the national average?
No: $38,330 against $42,540 nationally, 10% less.
How does Orlando compare with the rest of Florida?
The median in Florida is $44,310, so Orlando pays 13% less.
Where does Orlando rank for protective service worker pay?
132 of 180 metro areas with data.
How much does a protective service worker make starting out in Orlando?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,740 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,340 or more.
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.