SOC 33-9099 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Protective Service Workers, All Other — Northwestern Pennsylvania
Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area · 10 metro areas compared
At $30,210, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Protective Service Workers, All Other, 29.0% beneath the national figure of $42,540.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $30,210, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Protective Service Workers, All Other, 29.0% beneath the national figure of $42,540. Pay ranges from under $26,310 at the tenth percentile to more than $52,000 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $26,310 to $33,980.
Employment stands at 340, or 2.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Gettysburg records the highest median at $41,600. Of the 373 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 349th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,310 | −38.2% |
| 25th | $26,310 | −38.2% |
| Median (50th) | $30,210 | −29.0% |
| 75th | $33,980 | −20.1% |
| 90th | $52,000 | +22.2% |
| Mean | $33,250 | −21.8% |
Other metro areas in Pennsylvania
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gettysburg | $41,600 | 40 | |
| 2 | Lebanon | $38,840 | 60 | |
| 3 | Allentown | $38,450 | 400 | |
| 4 | Pittsburgh | $36,080 | 960 | |
| 5 | Scranton | $35,650 | 200 | |
| 6 | Philadelphia | $35,060 | 2,760 | |
| 7 | Lancaster | $33,950 | — | |
| 8 | Williamsport | $33,840 | 60 | |
| 9 | York | $33,260 | 260 | |
| 10 | Erie | $33,020 | 120 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Northwestern Pennsylvania run 2.4% below the national average, so the median of $30,210 goes as far as $30,953 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 27.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$30,210as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$30,953US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $30,210 a year, 29.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $26,310 to $52,000 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 340 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Gettysburg, at $41,600.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Protective Service Workers, All Other in Northwestern Pennsylvania, PA?
The median annual wage is $30,210, or $14.52 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $42,540, so pay in Northwestern Pennsylvania, PA is 29.0% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Northwestern Pennsylvania, PA earns more than $52,000 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $26,310 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Gettysburg, at $41,600 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 340 jobs in this occupation in Northwestern Pennsylvania, PA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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