Protective Service Occupations Salary in Massachusetts
Ranked #6 of 51 · MA
14.5% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $69,540 ≈ $33/hr
Median annual salary $65,550
Employment 82,890
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $36,660P25 $45,050 Median $65,550P75 $86,750P90 $105,580
About 80% of protective service occupationss in Massachusetts earn between $36,660 and $105,580. 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 Massachusetts is $69,540, about 14.5% above the U.S. average ($60,720). That works out to roughly $33/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Massachusetts
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable Town, MA | $76,440 | $76,720 | 2,090 |
| Worcester, MA | $66,790 | $68,610 | 7,990 |
| Springfield, MA | $66,220 | $66,360 | 6,440 |
| Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area | $65,330 | $70,770 | 1,120 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $64,790 | $69,990 | 60,420 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton, MA | $61,220 | $67,710 | 1,510 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $59,330 | $63,080 | 1,280 |