Protective Service Workers, All Other Salary
The median protective service workers, all other salary in the United States is $42,540 per year ($20.45/hour). Salaries range from $32,470 at the entry level to $74,590+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 81,500 protective service workers, all other jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 2.5% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$42,540
per year
Hourly Rate
$20.45
per hour
Employment
81,500
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$32,470
25th percentile
$35,420
Median
$42,540
75th percentile
$54,910
90th percentile
$74,590
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+2.5%
As fast as average
Annual Openings
23,300
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Training Needed
Short-term on-the-job training
Protective Service Workers, All Other Salary by State
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$31K$89K■ No data
Top Paying States
New Hampshire
$89K
+109%
District of Columbia
$89K
+108%
Alabama
$86K
+103%
New Mexico
$65K
+53%
Wisconsin
$58K
+35%
Vermont
$57K
+35%
Hawaii
$57K
+35%
Alaska
$56K
+32%
New Jersey
$55K
+29%
Nevada
$55K
+29%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | $88,960 | +109.1% |
| District of Columbia | $88,570 | +108.2% |
| Alabama | $86,350 | +103.0% |
| New Mexico | $64,940 | +52.7% |
| Wisconsin | $57,620 | +35.4% |
| Vermont | $57,490 | +35.1% |
| Hawaii | $57,370 | +34.9% |
| Alaska | $56,120 | +31.9% |
| New Jersey | $54,950 | +29.2% |
| Nevada | $54,790 | +28.8% |
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Protective Service Workers, All Other Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Albany, OR | $70,180 | +65.0% |
| Naples-Marco Island, FL | $69,240 | +62.8% |
| Reno, NV | $63,250 | +48.7% |
| Medford, OR | $62,400 | +46.7% |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $61,630 | +44.9% |
| Grants Pass, OR | $60,900 | +43.2% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $60,590 | +42.4% |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $60,230 | +41.6% |
| Madison, WI | $59,140 | +39.0% |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $58,780 | +38.2% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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