Protective Service Workers, All Other pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for protective service workers, all other is $16.50 an hour ($34,320 a year). About 5,720 people work in this job there.
That is 19% lower than the U.S. median ($42,540). Pennsylvania ranks 49th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for protective service workers, all other in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $11.69 | $24,320 |
| 25% of workers | $13.92 | $28,960 |
| Half of workers (median) | $16.50 | $34,320 |
| 75% of workers | $21.68 | $45,100 |
| 90% of workers | $26.26 | $54,620 |
Protective Service Workers, All Other pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Gettysburg | $41,600 | 40 |
| Lebanon | $38,840 | 60 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $38,450 | 400 |
| Pittsburgh | $36,080 | 960 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $35,650 | 200 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $35,060 | 2,760 |
| Lancaster | $33,950 | 0 |
| Williamsport | $33,840 | 60 |
| York-Hanover | $33,260 | 260 |
| Erie | $33,020 | 120 |
| State College | $33,000 | 60 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $30,400 | 270 |
| Reading | $27,920 | 180 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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 Pennsylvania
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Security Guards | $37,050 |
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $35,810 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $29,480 |
| School Bus Monitors | $35,290 |
| Transportation Security Screeners | $67,330 |
| Private Detectives and Investigators | $51,200 |
| Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators | $38,930 |
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