Protective Service Occupations Salary in Alabama
Ranked #45 of 51 · AL
18.9% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $49,220 ≈ $24/hr
Median annual salary $44,450
Employment 48,670
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $27,720P25 $34,440 Median $44,450P75 $60,330P90 $77,530
About 80% of protective service occupationss in Alabama earn between $27,720 and $77,530. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean protective service occupations salary in Alabama is $49,220, about 18.9% below the U.S. average ($60,720). That works out to roughly $24/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Alabama
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $54,160 | $55,300 | 2,150 |
| Decatur, AL | $48,600 | $51,440 | 1,320 |
| Auburn-Opelika, AL | $48,420 | $51,530 | 1,320 |
| Huntsville, AL | $48,010 | $55,140 | 4,750 |
| Mobile, AL | $46,770 | $50,430 | 3,860 |
| Montgomery, AL | $46,660 | $49,600 | 5,260 |
| Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $45,050 | $48,890 | 1,930 |
| Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $44,340 | $46,520 | 1,900 |