How much does a protective service worker make in Tallahassee?
$48,650a year
Median yearly pay for protective service workers in the Tallahassee, FL metro area. That is $23.39 an hour or $4,054 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.39
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 47 of 180
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,090Median: $48,650Highest 10%: $58,990
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,090 | $17.35 | |
| 25th | $42,160 | $20.27 | |
| Median | $48,650 | $23.39 | |
| 75th | $56,430 | $27.13 | |
| 90th | $58,990 | $28.36 |
Other cities in Florida
Median yearly pay for protective service workers.
| Naples, FL | $69,240 |
| Miami, FL | $52,190 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $47,910 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $44,280 |
| Tampa, FL | $43,240 |
| North Port, FL | $42,200 |
| Orlando, FL | $38,330 |
| Lakeland, FL | $33,470 |
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Salaries for every job in Tallahassee, FLFrequently asked questions
How much does a protective service worker make an hour in Tallahassee?
The median hourly pay in the Tallahassee, FL metro area is $23.39 ($48,650 a year).
Do protective service workers make more in Tallahassee than the national average?
Yes: $48,650 against $42,540 nationally, 14% more.
How does Tallahassee compare with the rest of Florida?
The median in Florida is $44,310, so Tallahassee pays 10% more.
Where does Tallahassee rank for protective service worker pay?
47 of 180 metro areas with data.
How much does a protective service worker make starting out in Tallahassee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,090 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,990 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.