Protective Service Workers, All Other pay in Michigan

In Michigan, the median pay for protective service workers, all other is $23.91 an hour ($49,730 a year). About 730 people work in this job there.

$23.91Median hourly pay
$39,040–$61,790Middle half of workers, yearly
730People in this job in Michigan

That is 17% higher than the U.S. median ($42,540). Michigan ranks 19th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for protective service workers, all other in Michigan

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$16.40$34,120
25% of workers$18.77$39,040
Half of workers (median)$23.91$49,730
75% of workers$29.71$61,790
90% of workers$33.78$70,260

Protective Service Workers, All Other pay in Michigan metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn$56,930260
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood$53,47070
Traverse City$40,33070

Michigan unemployment rate: 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)

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JobMedian yearly pay
Security Guards$37,080
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$29,760
Crossing Guards and Flaggers$36,540
School Bus Monitors$32,480
Transportation Security Screeners$67,390
Private Detectives and Investigators$48,650

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.