How much does a protective service worker make in Washington?
$42,170a year
Median yearly pay for protective service workers in Washington. That is $20.27 an hour or $3,514 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.27
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,650Median: $42,170Highest 10%: $59,210
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,650 | $16.66 | |
| 25th | $36,640 | $17.62 | |
| Median | $42,170 | $20.27 | |
| 75th | $51,040 | $24.54 | |
| 90th | $59,210 | $28.47 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Olympia, WA | $51,040 |
| Bremerton, WA | $50,560 |
| Bellingham, WA | $50,520 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $50,400 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $50,110 |
| Portland, OR | $45,770 |
| Seattle, WA | $42,170 |
| Yakima, WA | $41,850 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for protective service workers.
| 35. North Carolina | $43,740 |
| 36. West Virginia | $43,700 |
| 37. South Dakota | $42,260 |
| 38. Washington | $42,170 |
| 39. Kansas | $42,150 |
| 40. Montana | $41,660 |
| 41. Wyoming | $40,330 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a protective service worker make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $20.27 ($42,170 a year).
Do protective service workers make more in Washington than the national average?
No: $42,170 against $42,540 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Washington rank for protective service worker pay?
Washington ranks 38 of 51 states.
Which city in Washington pays protective service workers the most?
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA, with a median of $51,040 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.