How much does a protective service worker make in Texas?
$33,500a year
Median yearly pay for protective service workers in Texas. That is $16.11 an hour or $2,792 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.11
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among states
- 50 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $25,570Median: $33,500Highest 10%: $64,920
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $25,570 | $12.29 | |
| 25th | $29,980 | $14.41 | |
| Median | $33,500 | $16.11 | |
| 75th | $45,700 | $21.97 | |
| 90th | $64,920 | $31.21 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Corpus Christi, TX | $60,590 |
| Austin, TX | $46,320 |
| El Paso, TX | $39,720 |
| Dallas, TX | $34,610 |
| Houston, TX | $33,500 |
| San Antonio, TX | $32,470 |
| McAllen, TX | $27,950 |
| Brownsville, TX | $24,320 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for protective service workers.
| 47. Connecticut | $37,480 |
| 48. Virginia | $35,230 |
| 49. Pennsylvania | $34,320 |
| 50. Texas | $33,500 |
| 51. Arkansas | $31,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a protective service worker make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $16.11 ($33,500 a year).
Do protective service workers make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $33,500 against $42,540 nationally, 21% less.
Where does Texas rank for protective service worker pay?
Texas ranks 50 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays protective service workers the most?
Corpus Christi, TX, with a median of $60,590 a year.
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.