How much does a protective service worker make in Worcester?
$46,590a year
Median yearly pay for protective service workers in the Worcester, MA metro area. That is $22.40 an hour or $3,883 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.40
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among cities
- 66 of 180
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,880Median: $46,590Highest 10%: $80,750
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,880 | $17.25 | |
| 25th | $41,240 | $19.83 | |
| Median | $46,590 | $22.40 | |
| 75th | $48,050 | $23.10 | |
| 90th | $80,750 | $38.82 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for protective service workers.
| Barnstable Town, MA | $56,330 |
| Boston, MA | $52,170 |
| Providence, RI | $46,710 |
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Salaries for every job in Worcester, MAFrequently asked questions
How much does a protective service worker make an hour in Worcester?
The median hourly pay in the Worcester, MA metro area is $22.40 ($46,590 a year).
Do protective service workers make more in Worcester than the national average?
Yes: $46,590 against $42,540 nationally, 10% more.
How does Worcester compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $50,040, so Worcester pays 7% less.
Where does Worcester rank for protective service worker pay?
66 of 180 metro areas with data.
How much does a protective service worker make starting out in Worcester?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,750 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.