How much does a protective service worker make in Salem?
$58,100a year
Median yearly pay for protective service workers in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $27.93 an hour or $4,842 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.93
- Vs. national median
- +37%
- Rank among cities
- 11 of 180
- Jobs in the area
- 270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,600Median: $58,100Highest 10%: $73,530
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,600 | $18.56 | |
| 25th | $43,150 | $20.75 | |
| Median | $58,100 | $27.93 | |
| 75th | $73,530 | $35.35 | |
| 90th | $73,530 | $35.35 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for protective service workers.
| Albany, OR | $70,180 |
| Medford, OR | $62,400 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $60,900 |
| Bend, OR | $52,870 |
| Portland, OR | $45,770 |
Related jobs in Salem
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Salaries for every job in Salem, ORFrequently asked questions
How much does a protective service worker make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $27.93 ($58,100 a year).
Do protective service workers make more in Salem than the national average?
Yes: $58,100 against $42,540 nationally, 37% more.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $49,520, so Salem pays 17% more.
Where does Salem rank for protective service worker pay?
11 of 180 metro areas with data.
How much does a protective service worker make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,530 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.