How much does a protective service worker make in Wisconsin?
$57,620a year
Median yearly pay for protective service workers in Wisconsin. That is $27.70 an hour or $4,802 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.70
- Vs. national median
- +35%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 910
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,810Median: $57,620Highest 10%: $83,430
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,810 | $15.77 | |
| 25th | $39,270 | $18.88 | |
| Median | $57,620 | $27.70 | |
| 75th | $71,410 | $34.33 | |
| 90th | $83,430 | $40.11 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Madison, WI | $59,140 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $49,570 |
| Kenosha, WI | $49,490 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $43,950 |
| Duluth, MN | $35,720 |
| Green Bay, WI | $35,410 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for protective service workers.
| 2. District of Columbia | $88,570 |
| 3. Alabama | $86,350 |
| 4. New Mexico | $64,940 |
| 5. Wisconsin | $57,620 |
| 6. Vermont | $57,490 |
| 7. Hawaii | $57,370 |
| 8. Alaska | $56,120 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a protective service worker make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $27.70 ($57,620 a year).
Do protective service workers make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
Yes: $57,620 against $42,540 nationally, 35% more.
Where does Wisconsin rank for protective service worker pay?
Wisconsin ranks 5 of 51 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays protective service workers the most?
Madison, WI, with a median of $59,140 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.