Protective Service Workers, All Other Salary
Protective Service Workers, All Other earn a median $42,540 a year nationally. Protective Service Occupations
U.S. median
$42,540
$20.45 per hour
Range
$32,470 – $74,590
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
81,500
across the U.S.
▲2.3%
Pay trend: The median for protective service workers, all other in the U.S. rose from $41,600 (May 2024) to $42,540 (May 2025). That roughly kept pace with inflation (2.4%).
What protective service workers, all other do
All protective service workers not listed separately.
- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Short-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +3.0% (about average)
- Openings per year
- 22,600
Employment of protective service workers, all other is projected to grow 3.0% from 2025 to 2035, about the same as the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 22,600 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Protective Service Workers, All Other take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$36,361
per year · effective tax rate 14.5%
$3,030Monthly
$1,515Twice a month
$1,398Every 2 weeks
$17.48Hourly
- Federal income tax$2,925
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,637
- Medicare (1.45%)$617
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$36,361
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $32,470 | $15.61 | $28,270 |
| 25th percentile | $35,420 | $17.03 | $30,640 |
| Median (50th) | $42,540 | $20.45 | $36,361 |
| 75th percentile | $54,910 | $26.40 | $46,300 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $74,590 | $35.86 | $61,304 |
Best cities for protective service workers, all other (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $57,920 | $46,188 | $41,033 | 3,880 |
| 2 | Denver, CO | $43,720 | $36,094 | $34,121 | 2,550 |
| 3 | Riverside, CA | $43,050 | $35,500 | $33,351 | 2,400 |
| 4 | San Diego, CA | $44,270 | $36,415 | $32,547 | 2,570 |
| 5 | Seattle, WA | $42,170 | $36,064 | $32,451 | 2,750 |
| 6 | San Francisco, CA | $44,490 | $36,580 | $31,640 | 2,820 |
| 7 | Philadelphia, PA | $35,060 | $29,274 | $28,545 | 2,760 |
| 8 | Los Angeles, CA | $37,290 | $31,177 | $27,453 | 9,160 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- New York, NY — $57,920
- San Francisco, CA — $44,490
- San Diego, CA — $44,270
- Denver, CO — $43,720
- Riverside, CA — $43,050
- Seattle, WA — $42,170
- Los Angeles, CA — $37,290
- Philadelphia, PA — $35,060
Protective Service Workers, All Other salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | $88,960 | +6.5% | $71,413 | $56,770 – $101,380 | 90 |
| District of Columbia | $88,570 | +5.0% | $66,579 | $58,520 – $110,680 | 80 |
| Alabama | $86,350 | +162.4% | $65,525 | $31,500 – $104,000 | 330 |
| New Mexico | $64,940 | −2.6% | $52,473 | $34,480 – $126,050 | 650 |
| Wisconsin | $57,620 | +3.5% | $46,723 | $32,810 – $83,430 | 910 |
| Vermont | $57,490 | +45.3% | $46,881 | $29,140 – $82,180 | 60 |
| Hawaii | $57,370 | −5.8% | $45,447 | $40,240 – $132,790 | 110 |
| Alaska | $56,120 | +1.4% | $47,272 | $38,210 – $76,000 | 400 |
| New Jersey | $54,950 | +16.0% | $44,844 | $33,280 – $80,330 | 3,520 |
| Nevada | $54,790 | −1.2% | $46,204 | $34,500 – $78,520 | 910 |
| Rhode Island | $54,630 | −14.8% | $44,643 | $38,590 – $93,260 | 60 |
| North Dakota | $53,460 | −0.0% | $45,135 | $37,460 – $76,010 | 230 |
| Maryland | $52,780 | −5.5% | $42,445 | $31,200 – $88,570 | 930 |
| New York | $52,690 | −11.9% | $42,268 | $37,900 – $92,890 | 1,930 |
| Oklahoma | $52,360 | +19.0% | $42,441 | $31,460 – $77,330 | 150 |
| Massachusetts | $50,040 | +4.6% | $40,105 | $33,680 – $79,150 | 610 |
| Maine | $49,940 | +12.4% | $40,118 | $37,440 – $68,990 | 170 |
| Mississippi | $49,800 | +6.4% | $40,934 | $27,060 – $67,200 | 180 |
| Michigan | $49,730 | +0.1% | $40,275 | $34,120 – $70,260 | 730 |
| Utah | $49,610 | +1.2% | $40,775 | $36,490 – $133,810 | 910 |
| Oregon | $49,520 | +11.1% | $38,466 | $38,210 – $73,530 | 2,180 |
| Missouri | $49,290 | −1.9% | $40,405 | $35,010 – $75,190 | 240 |
| Arizona | $49,090 | −1.0% | $40,605 | $44,480 – $76,190 | 970 |
| Indiana | $47,930 | +10.0% | $39,307 | $28,380 – $57,970 | 240 |
| Nebraska | $47,090 | −11.7% | $38,754 | $36,560 – $103,280 | 80 |
| Idaho | $46,580 | +2.2% | $38,247 | $38,800 – $66,940 | 170 |
| Kentucky | $46,580 | +13.9% | $38,094 | $30,330 – $69,210 | 540 |
| Georgia | $45,200 | +1.5% | $36,775 | $23,470 – $80,030 | 1,260 |
| Ohio | $44,890 | +7.6% | $37,797 | $33,810 – $65,940 | 1,520 |
| Louisiana | $44,410 | +8.8% | $36,917 | $27,940 – $64,170 | 2,370 |
| Colorado | $44,340 | +4.3% | $36,565 | $36,640 – $68,230 | 4,640 |
| Florida | $44,310 | −3.0% | $37,783 | $34,430 – $72,090 | 2,790 |
| South Carolina | $44,130 | +6.1% | $36,148 | $28,360 – $63,760 | 320 |
| Tennessee | $44,100 | −1.8% | $37,614 | $33,170 – $77,340 | 830 |
| North Carolina | $43,740 | +3.8% | $36,089 | $35,800 – $72,170 | 790 |
| West Virginia | $43,700 | −6.5% | $36,052 | $29,560 – $90,900 | 170 |
| South Dakota | $42,260 | −0.5% | $36,136 | $35,380 – $65,170 | 130 |
| Washington | $42,170 | −0.3% | $36,064 | $34,650 – $59,210 | 4,530 |
| Kansas | $42,150 | −4.7% | $34,495 | $27,410 – $63,840 | 300 |
| Montana | $41,660 | +5.3% | $34,452 | $27,330 – $75,280 | 310 |
| Wyoming | $40,330 | −13.3% | $34,585 | $33,060 – $68,680 | 590 |
| Delaware | $39,520 | +3.7% | $32,418 | $34,530 – $55,470 | 130 |
| California | $39,330 | −0.9% | $32,708 | $34,320 – $72,430 | 26,360 |
| Minnesota | $38,330 | −17.0% | $31,746 | $32,610 – $73,140 | 670 |
| Iowa | $38,160 | −7.9% | $32,043 | $32,090 – $53,540 | — |
| Illinois | $38,020 | +7.0% | $30,992 | $34,620 – $82,170 | 600 |
| Connecticut | $37,480 | −7.7% | $31,534 | $34,010 – $83,860 | 910 |
| Virginia | $35,230 | +9.8% | $29,276 | $27,120 – $79,250 | 4,000 |
| Pennsylvania | $34,320 | −2.7% | $28,702 | $24,320 – $54,620 | 5,720 |
| Texas | $33,500 | +1.8% | $29,097 | $25,570 – $64,920 | 4,360 |
| Arkansas | $31,270 | −14.1% | $26,299 | $28,090 – $54,600 | 560 |
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| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crossing Guard and Flagger | $38,100 | No formal educational credential | +3.5% |
| School Bus Monitor | $35,100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $33,580 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Transportation Security Screener | $66,770 | High school diploma or equivalent | -4.2% |
| Gambling Surveillance Officer and Gambling Investigator | $43,370 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.8% |
| Animal Control Worker | $45,660 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Security Guard | $38,020 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.9% |
| Private Detective and Investigator | $51,220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.5% |
| Parking Enforcement Worker | $46,730 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.1% |
| First-Line Supervisor of Security Workers | $55,940 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a protective service workers, all other make?
The national median salary for protective service workers, all other is $42,540 a year ($20.45 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,470 and the top 10% earn over $74,590. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays protective service workers, all other the most?
New Hampshire has the highest median pay at $88,960. After taxes and local prices, New York, NY offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many protective service workers, all other are there in the U.S.?
About 81,500 people work as protective service workers, all other nationwide.