How much does a protective service worker make in Tucson?
$45,550a year
Median yearly pay for protective service workers in the Tucson, AZ metro area. That is $21.90 an hour or $3,796 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.90
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 76 of 180
- Jobs in the area
- 190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,550Median: $45,550Highest 10%: $57,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,550 | $21.90 | |
| 25th | $45,550 | $21.90 | |
| Median | $45,550 | $21.90 | |
| 75th | $45,550 | $21.90 | |
| 90th | $57,680 | $27.73 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for protective service workers.
| Flagstaff, AZ | $56,620 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $51,770 |
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Salaries for every job in Tucson, AZFrequently asked questions
How much does a protective service worker make an hour in Tucson?
The median hourly pay in the Tucson, AZ metro area is $21.90 ($45,550 a year).
Do protective service workers make more in Tucson than the national average?
Yes: $45,550 against $42,540 nationally, 7% more.
How does Tucson compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $49,090, so Tucson pays 7% less.
Where does Tucson rank for protective service worker pay?
76 of 180 metro areas with data.
How much does a protective service worker make starting out in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,550 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,680 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.