How much does a protective service worker make in Tampa?
$43,240a year
Median yearly pay for protective service workers in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area. That is $20.79 an hour or $3,603 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.79
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 102 of 180
- Jobs in the area
- 260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,460Median: $43,240Highest 10%: $60,060
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,460 | $18.01 | |
| 25th | $39,000 | $18.75 | |
| Median | $43,240 | $20.79 | |
| 75th | $48,930 | $23.52 | |
| 90th | $60,060 | $28.88 |
Other cities in Florida
Median yearly pay for protective service workers.
| Naples, FL | $69,240 |
| Miami, FL | $52,190 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $48,650 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $47,910 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $44,280 |
| North Port, FL | $42,200 |
| Orlando, FL | $38,330 |
| Lakeland, FL | $33,470 |
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How much does a protective service worker make an hour in Tampa?
The median hourly pay in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area is $20.79 ($43,240 a year).
Do protective service workers make more in Tampa than the national average?
Yes: $43,240 against $42,540 nationally, 2% more.
How does Tampa compare with the rest of Florida?
The median in Florida is $44,310, so Tampa pays 2% less.
Where does Tampa rank for protective service worker pay?
102 of 180 metro areas with data.
How much does a protective service worker make starting out in Tampa?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,460 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,060 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.