Protective Service Workers, All Other pay in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria

In Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC), the median pay for protective service workers, all other is $28.26 an hour ($58,780 a year). About 1,350 people work in this job there.

$28.26Median hourly pay
$38,870–$97,290Middle half of workers, yearly
1,350People in this job in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

That is 38% higher than the U.S. median ($42,540). It is 34% lower than the District of Columbia median ($88,570).

Pay range for protective service workers, all other in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$14.81$30,800
25% of workers$18.69$38,870
Half of workers (median)$28.26$58,780
75% of workers$46.77$97,290
90% of workers$80.00$166,390

Protective Service Workers, All Other pay in District of Columbia metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (this page)$58,7801,350

District of Columbia unemployment rate: 5.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for protective service workers, all other

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +3% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 22,600 openings a year (BLS)

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Crossing Guards and Flaggers$40,800
Transportation Security Screeners$69,910

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