How much does a protective service worker make in Utah?
$49,610a year
Median yearly pay for protective service workers in Utah. That is $23.85 an hour or $4,134 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.85
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 910
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,490Median: $49,610Highest 10%: $133,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,490 | $17.54 | |
| 25th | $40,330 | $19.39 | |
| Median | $49,610 | $23.85 | |
| 75th | $65,170 | $31.33 | |
| 90th | $133,800 | $64.33 |
Cities in Utah
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Salt Lake City, UT | $55,590 |
| Ogden, UT | $46,730 |
| Provo, UT | $43,970 |
| St. George, UT | $43,330 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for protective service workers.
| 17. Maine | $49,940 |
| 18. Mississippi | $49,800 |
| 19. Michigan | $49,730 |
| 20. Utah | $49,610 |
| 21. Oregon | $49,520 |
| 22. Missouri | $49,290 |
| 23. Arizona | $49,090 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a protective service worker make an hour in Utah?
The median hourly pay in Utah is $23.85 ($49,610 a year).
Do protective service workers make more in Utah than the national average?
Yes: $49,610 against $42,540 nationally, 17% more.
Where does Utah rank for protective service worker pay?
Utah ranks 20 of 51 states.
Which city in Utah pays protective service workers the most?
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT, with a median of $55,590 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.