Protective Service Workers, All Other pay in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, the median pay for protective service workers, all other is $24.06 an hour ($50,040 a year). About 610 people work in this job there.
That is 18% higher than the U.S. median ($42,540). Massachusetts ranks 16th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for protective service workers, all other in Massachusetts
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.19 | $33,680 |
| 25% of workers | $19.86 | $41,310 |
| Half of workers (median) | $24.06 | $50,040 |
| 75% of workers | $28.43 | $59,130 |
| 90% of workers | $38.05 | $79,150 |
Protective Service Workers, All Other pay in Massachusetts metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Barnstable Town | $56,330 | 50 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton | $52,170 | 420 |
| Worcester | $46,590 | 50 |
Massachusetts unemployment rate: 4.3% (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 Massachusetts
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Security Guards | $44,670 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $36,650 |
| School Bus Monitors | $36,020 |
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $43,460 |
| Transportation Security Screeners | $73,510 |
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