How much does a protective service worker make in Reno?
$63,250a year
Median yearly pay for protective service workers in the Reno, NV metro area. That is $30.41 an hour or $5,271 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.41
- Vs. national median
- +49%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 180
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,630Median: $63,250Highest 10%: $98,350
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,630 | $17.61 | |
| 25th | $44,790 | $21.53 | |
| Median | $63,250 | $30.41 | |
| 75th | $81,680 | $39.27 | |
| 90th | $98,350 | $47.28 |
Other cities in Nevada
Median yearly pay for protective service workers.
| Las Vegas, NV | $50,930 |
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Salaries for every job in Reno, NVFrequently asked questions
How much does a protective service worker make an hour in Reno?
The median hourly pay in the Reno, NV metro area is $30.41 ($63,250 a year).
Do protective service workers make more in Reno than the national average?
Yes: $63,250 against $42,540 nationally, 49% more.
How does Reno compare with the rest of Nevada?
The median in Nevada is $54,790, so Reno pays 15% more.
Where does Reno rank for protective service worker pay?
3 of 180 metro areas with data.
How much does a protective service worker make starting out in Reno?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,630 or less a year; the top 10% make $98,350 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.