How much does a protective service worker make in Pennsylvania?
$34,320a year
Median yearly pay for protective service workers in Pennsylvania. That is $16.50 an hour or $2,860 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.50
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 49 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,720
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,320Median: $34,320Highest 10%: $54,620
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,320 | $11.69 | |
| 25th | $28,960 | $13.92 | |
| Median | $34,320 | $16.50 | |
| 75th | $45,100 | $21.68 | |
| 90th | $54,620 | $26.26 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Gettysburg, PA | $41,600 |
| Lebanon, PA | $38,840 |
| Allentown, PA | $38,450 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $36,080 |
| Scranton, PA | $35,650 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $35,060 |
| Lancaster, PA | $33,950 |
| Williamsport, PA | $33,840 |
| York, PA | $33,260 |
| Erie, PA | $33,020 |
| State College, PA | $33,000 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $30,400 |
| Reading, PA | $27,920 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for protective service workers.
| 46. Illinois | $38,020 |
| 47. Connecticut | $37,480 |
| 48. Virginia | $35,230 |
| 49. Pennsylvania | $34,320 |
| 50. Texas | $33,500 |
| 51. Arkansas | $31,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a protective service worker make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $16.50 ($34,320 a year).
Do protective service workers make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $34,320 against $42,540 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for protective service worker pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 49 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays protective service workers the most?
Gettysburg, PA, with a median of $41,600 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.