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Explore Protective Service salary data across 51 states. This industry covers 22 occupations with 3,756,940 workers nationally. Average median salary: $60K.
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| # | State | Avg Salary | Occupations | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $86K | 11 | 28,190 |
| 2 | California | $85K | 21 | 433,170 |
| 3 | Washington | $80K | 18 | 71,150 |
| 4 | Alaska | $76K | 15 | 7,780 |
| 5 | New York | $73K | 21 | 316,760 |
| 6 | Oregon | $73K | 19 | 34,920 |
| 7 | New Jersey | $73K | 22 | 118,220 |
| 8 | Maryland | $72K | 20 | 74,300 |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $70K | 19 | 81,840 |
| 10 | Connecticut | $69K | 19 | 37,150 |
| 11 | Nevada | $69K | 19 | 51,030 |
| 12 | Illinois | $67K | 19 | 150,700 |
| 13 | Hawaii | $67K | 15 | 18,120 |
| 14 | Colorado | $66K | 20 | 60,080 |
| 15 | Utah | $66K | 20 | 27,400 |
| 16 | Vermont | $64K | 16 | 3,970 |
| 17 | Delaware | $63K | 15 | 9,940 |
| 18 | Nebraska | $63K | 17 | 17,080 |
| 19 | New Hampshire | $63K | 18 | 11,810 |
| 20 | Minnesota | $62K | 18 | 47,770 |
| 21 | Arizona | $62K | 19 | 87,710 |
| 22 | Rhode Island | $61K | 14 | 9,630 |
| 23 | Virginia | $61K | 20 | 108,940 |
| 24 | Texas | $60K | 20 | 313,980 |
| 25 | Pennsylvania | $60K | 20 | 128,700 |
| 26 | North Dakota | $59K | 18 | 7,660 |
| 27 | Michigan | $59K | 20 | 78,830 |
| 28 | Wisconsin | $59K | 20 | 53,250 |
| 29 | Iowa | $58K | 20 | 23,770 |
| 30 | Wyoming | $58K | 17 | 6,270 |
| 31 | Maine | $58K | 20 | 11,820 |
| 32 | Ohio | $57K | 20 | 117,800 |
| 33 | Indiana | $56K | 20 | 66,930 |
| 34 | Montana | $56K | 18 | 9,070 |
| 35 | Florida | $56K | 22 | 260,590 |
| 36 | Idaho | $55K | 21 | 16,120 |
| 37 | South Dakota | $54K | 17 | 7,320 |
| 38 | Kansas | $54K | 20 | 30,970 |
| 39 | New Mexico | $53K | 17 | 25,750 |
| 40 | Tennessee | $52K | 19 | 75,850 |
| 41 | Missouri | $52K | 21 | 62,340 |
| 42 | North Carolina | $52K | 19 | 114,390 |
| 43 | Georgia | $52K | 21 | 116,560 |
| 44 | Alabama | $50K | 21 | 48,190 |
| 45 | Oklahoma | $49K | 20 | 41,840 |
| 46 | South Carolina | $49K | 18 | 53,710 |
| 47 | West Virginia | $48K | 19 | 15,940 |
| 48 | Kentucky | $48K | 20 | 43,260 |
| 49 | Louisiana | $47K | 20 | 55,980 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $46K | 20 | 27,810 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $41K | 19 | 32,850 |
About Protective Service (SOC 33*)
Protective Service occupations are classified under SOC prefix 33 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This group covers 22 distinct occupations ranging from entry-level to senior positions. Salary data reflects May 2025 estimates from the Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey.
There are 22 distinct Protective Service occupations employing 3,756,940 workers nationally (2025 BLS data).
The national average median salary for Protective Service occupations is $60,746/year.
District of Columbia has the highest average Protective Service salary at $86,378/year.
Protective Service jobs are available in 51 states.
All data is from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. SOC prefix: 33.
Data: BLS OEWS 2025. Industry groupings follow the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system, prefix 33. Our Methodology · Data Sources
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