How much does a protective service worker make in Phoenix?
$51,770a year
Median yearly pay for protective service workers in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $24.89 an hour or $4,314 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.89
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among cities
- 33 of 180
- Jobs in the area
- 600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,320Median: $51,770Highest 10%: $76,190
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,320 | $22.75 | |
| 25th | $47,320 | $22.75 | |
| Median | $51,770 | $24.89 | |
| 75th | $61,660 | $29.64 | |
| 90th | $76,190 | $36.63 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for protective service workers.
| Flagstaff, AZ | $56,620 |
| Tucson, AZ | $45,550 |
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How much does a protective service worker make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $24.89 ($51,770 a year).
Do protective service workers make more in Phoenix than the national average?
Yes: $51,770 against $42,540 nationally, 22% more.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $49,090, so Phoenix pays 5% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for protective service worker pay?
33 of 180 metro areas with data.
How much does a protective service worker make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,320 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,190 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.