Protective Service Workers, All Other pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for protective service workers, all other is $16.11 an hour ($33,500 a year). About 4,360 people work in this job there.
That is 21% lower than the U.S. median ($42,540). Texas ranks 50th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for protective service workers, all other in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $12.29 | $25,570 |
| 25% of workers | $14.41 | $29,980 |
| Half of workers (median) | $16.11 | $33,500 |
| 75% of workers | $21.97 | $45,700 |
| 90% of workers | $31.21 | $64,920 |
Protective Service Workers, All Other pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi | $60,590 | 30 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $46,320 | 300 |
| El Paso | $39,720 | 60 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $34,610 | 1,080 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $33,500 | 880 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $32,470 | 1,200 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $27,950 | 270 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen | $24,320 | 50 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (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 Texas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Security Guards | $35,980 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $29,450 |
| Transportation Security Screeners | $68,640 |
| Private Detectives and Investigators | $51,810 |
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $33,350 |
| School Bus Monitors | $29,300 |
| Animal Control Workers | $43,250 |
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