How much does a protective service worker make in Washington?
Median yearly pay for protective service workers in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $28.26 an hour or $4,898 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.26
- Vs. national median
- +38%
- Rank among cities
- 10 of 180
- Jobs in the area
- 1,350
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,800 | $14.81 | |
| 25th | $38,870 | $18.69 | |
| Median | $58,780 | $28.26 | |
| 75th | $97,290 | $46.77 | |
| 90th | $166,400 | $80.00 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for protective service workers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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How much does a protective service worker make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $28.26 ($58,780 a year).
Do protective service workers make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $58,780 against $42,540 nationally, 38% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $88,570, so Washington pays 34% less.
Where does Washington rank for protective service worker pay?
10 of 180 metro areas with data.
How much does a protective service worker make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $166,400 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.