How much does a protective service worker make in Portland?
$44,360a year
Median yearly pay for protective service workers in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $21.33 an hour or $3,697 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.33
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 91 of 180
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,440Median: $44,360Highest 10%: $65,020
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,440 | $18.00 | |
| 25th | $38,560 | $18.54 | |
| Median | $44,360 | $21.33 | |
| 75th | $57,200 | $27.50 | |
| 90th | $65,020 | $31.26 |
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| No other city in the state with data. |
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How much does a protective service worker make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $21.33 ($44,360 a year).
Do protective service workers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $44,360 against $42,540 nationally, 4% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $49,940, so Portland pays 11% less.
Where does Portland rank for protective service worker pay?
91 of 180 metro areas with data.
How much does a protective service worker make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $65,020 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.