SOC 33-9099 · May 2025 · United States
Protective Service Workers, All Other
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Protective Service Workers, All Other across the United States is $42,540 per year, measured over 81,500 jobs. The highest state median is in New Hampshire, at $88,960.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Protective Service Workers, All Other
Pay for this occupation varies by 184.5% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. New Hampshire pays $88,960 and Arkansas pays $31,270.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Hampshire | $88,960 | 90 | |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $88,570 | 80 | |
| 3 | Alabama | $86,350 | 330 | |
| 4 | New Mexico | $64,940 | 650 | |
| 5 | Wisconsin | $57,620 | 910 | |
| 6 | Vermont | $57,490 | 60 | |
| 7 | Hawaii | $57,370 | 110 | |
| 8 | Alaska | $56,120 | 400 | |
| 9 | New Jersey | $54,950 | 3,520 | |
| 10 | Nevada | $54,790 | 910 |
States with the most Protective Service Workers, All Other jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 26,360 | $39,330 | |
| 2 | Pennsylvania | 5,720 | $34,320 | |
| 3 | Colorado | 4,640 | $44,340 | |
| 4 | Washington | 4,530 | $42,170 | |
| 5 | Texas | 4,360 | $33,500 | |
| 6 | Virginia | 4,000 | $35,230 | |
| 7 | New Jersey | 3,520 | $54,950 | |
| 8 | Florida | 2,790 | $44,310 | |
| 9 | Louisiana | 2,370 | $44,410 | |
| 10 | Oregon | 2,180 | $49,520 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albany | $70,180 | 90 |
| 2 | Naples | $69,240 | 50 |
| 3 | Reno | $63,250 | 150 |
| 4 | Medford | $62,400 | 60 |
| 5 | Trenton | $61,630 | 170 |
| 6 | Grants Pass | $60,900 | 90 |
| 7 | Corpus Christi | $60,590 | 30 |
| 8 | Lexington | $60,230 | 50 |
| 9 | Madison | $59,140 | 120 |
| 10 | Washington | $58,780 | 1,350 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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