How much does a protective service worker make in Rochester?
$45,140a year
Median yearly pay for protective service workers in the Rochester, NY metro area. That is $21.70 an hour or $3,762 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.70
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 81 of 180
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,620Median: $45,140Highest 10%: $92,340
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,620 | $16.16 | |
| 25th | $34,880 | $16.77 | |
| Median | $45,140 | $21.70 | |
| 75th | $66,820 | $32.13 | |
| 90th | $92,340 | $44.39 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for protective service workers.
| New York, NY | $57,920 |
| Albany, NY | $55,430 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $46,860 |
| Buffalo, NY | $45,390 |
| Syracuse, NY | $37,720 |
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Salaries for every job in Rochester, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a protective service worker make an hour in Rochester?
The median hourly pay in the Rochester, NY metro area is $21.70 ($45,140 a year).
Do protective service workers make more in Rochester than the national average?
Yes: $45,140 against $42,540 nationally, 6% more.
How does Rochester compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $52,690, so Rochester pays 14% less.
Where does Rochester rank for protective service worker pay?
81 of 180 metro areas with data.
How much does a protective service worker make starting out in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $92,340 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.