Protective Service Workers, All Other pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for protective service workers, all other is $21.03 an hour ($43,740 a year). About 790 people work in this job there.
That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($42,540). North Carolina ranks 35th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for protective service workers, all other in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.21 | $35,800 |
| 25% of workers | $19.39 | $40,330 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.03 | $43,740 |
| 75% of workers | $26.60 | $55,330 |
| 90% of workers | $34.70 | $72,170 |
Protective Service Workers, All Other pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $57,790 | 60 |
| Asheville | $48,030 | 50 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $47,540 | 90 |
| Wilmington | $45,010 | 30 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $43,970 | 230 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Security Guards | $35,010 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $27,310 |
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $33,730 |
| Private Detectives and Investigators | $52,890 |
| School Bus Monitors | $32,970 |
| Transportation Security Screeners | $64,540 |
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