Protective Service Workers, All Other pay in New Jersey
In New Jersey, the median pay for protective service workers, all other is $26.42 an hour ($54,950 a year). About 3,520 people work in this job there.
That is 29% higher than the U.S. median ($42,540). New Jersey ranks 9th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for protective service workers, all other in New Jersey
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.00 | $33,280 |
| 25% of workers | $18.17 | $37,790 |
| Half of workers (median) | $26.42 | $54,950 |
| 75% of workers | $35.60 | $74,050 |
| 90% of workers | $38.62 | $80,330 |
Protective Service Workers, All Other pay in New Jersey metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton-Princeton | $61,630 | 170 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton | $43,210 | 200 |
New Jersey 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 New Jersey
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Security Guards | $38,880 |
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $41,600 |
| School Bus Monitors | $36,100 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $34,760 |
| Transportation Security Screeners | $74,400 |
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