How much does a protective service worker make in Portland?
$45,770a year
Median yearly pay for protective service workers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $22.00 an hour or $3,814 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.00
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 73 of 180
- Jobs in the area
- 1,050
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,340Median: $45,770Highest 10%: $66,060
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,340 | $19.39 | |
| 25th | $42,080 | $20.23 | |
| Median | $45,770 | $22.00 | |
| 75th | $55,990 | $26.92 | |
| 90th | $66,060 | $31.76 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for protective service workers.
| Albany, OR | $70,180 |
| Medford, OR | $62,400 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $60,900 |
| Salem, OR | $58,100 |
| Bend, OR | $52,870 |
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How much does a protective service worker make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $22.00 ($45,770 a year).
Do protective service workers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $45,770 against $42,540 nationally, 8% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $49,520, so Portland pays 8% less.
Where does Portland rank for protective service worker pay?
73 of 180 metro areas with data.
How much does a protective service worker make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $66,060 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.