Protective Service Workers, All Other Salary (2025)
Based on 81,500 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $32,470 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $35,420 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $42,540 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $54,910 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $74,590 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$32K
25th
$35K
Median
$43K
75th
$55K
90th
$75K
Highest Paying States for Protective Service Workers, All Other
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $88,990 |
| New Hampshire | $83,910 |
| Hawaii | $74,400 |
| New Mexico | $74,380 |
| Alabama | $73,800 |
| Rhode Island | $64,630 |
| Utah | $61,720 |
| New York | $58,680 |
| Vermont | $57,830 |
| Nevada | $57,040 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Protective Service Workers, All Other salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is District of Columbia at an average of $88,990 per year, while Nevada has an average of $57,040 — a difference of $31,950. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Protective Service Workers, All Other
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 81,500 workers were employed as Protective Service Workers, All Others in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Protective Service Occupations. The annual mean wage of $48,070 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 33-9099