How much does a protective service worker make in Syracuse?
$37,720a year
Median yearly pay for protective service workers in the Syracuse, NY metro area. That is $18.13 an hour or $3,143 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.13
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among cities
- 135 of 180
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,200Median: $37,720Highest 10%: $63,370
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,200 | $17.40 | |
| 25th | $36,200 | $17.40 | |
| Median | $37,720 | $18.13 | |
| 75th | $47,380 | $22.78 | |
| 90th | $63,370 | $30.47 |
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 |
| Rochester, NY | $45,140 |
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Salaries for every job in Syracuse, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a protective service worker make an hour in Syracuse?
The median hourly pay in the Syracuse, NY metro area is $18.13 ($37,720 a year).
Do protective service workers make more in Syracuse than the national average?
No: $37,720 against $42,540 nationally, 11% less.
How does Syracuse compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $52,690, so Syracuse pays 28% less.
Where does Syracuse rank for protective service worker pay?
135 of 180 metro areas with data.
How much does a protective service worker make starting out in Syracuse?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,370 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.