Protective Service Workers, All Other pay in Florida
In Florida, the median pay for protective service workers, all other is $21.30 an hour ($44,310 a year). About 2,790 people work in this job there.
That is 4% higher than the U.S. median ($42,540). Florida ranks 32nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for protective service workers, all other in Florida
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.55 | $34,430 |
| 25% of workers | $17.91 | $37,250 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.30 | $44,310 |
| 75% of workers | $26.78 | $55,700 |
| 90% of workers | $34.66 | $72,090 |
Protective Service Workers, All Other pay in Florida metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Naples-Marco Island | $69,240 | 50 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $52,190 | 900 |
| Tallahassee | $48,650 | 70 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers | $47,910 | 80 |
| Jacksonville | $44,280 | 210 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $43,240 | 260 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota | $42,200 | 70 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $38,330 | 790 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven | $33,470 | 120 |
Florida unemployment rate: 4.5% (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)
Related jobs in Florida
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Security Guards | $35,900 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $35,040 |
| Transportation Security Screeners | $63,130 |
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $35,730 |
| School Bus Monitors | $34,110 |
| Private Detectives and Investigators | $50,640 |
| Animal Control Workers | $45,860 |
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