Protective Service Workers, All Other pay in Tennessee
In Tennessee, the median pay for protective service workers, all other is $21.20 an hour ($44,100 a year). About 830 people work in this job there.
That is 4% higher than the U.S. median ($42,540). Tennessee ranks 34th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for protective service workers, all other in Tennessee
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.95 | $33,170 |
| 25% of workers | $17.37 | $36,120 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.20 | $44,100 |
| 75% of workers | $29.85 | $62,090 |
| 90% of workers | $37.18 | $77,340 |
Protective Service Workers, All Other pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $47,990 | 170 |
| Knoxville | $45,620 | 100 |
| Memphis | $45,040 | 210 |
| Kingsport-Bristol | $43,490 | 40 |
| Johnson City | $36,110 | 0 |
| Clarksville | $27,960 | 60 |
Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (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 Tennessee
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Security Guards | $36,000 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $28,200 |
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $35,960 |
| Private Detectives and Investigators | $49,360 |
| Transportation Security Screeners | $61,110 |
| School Bus Monitors | $27,250 |
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