Protective Service Occupations Salary in Mississippi
Ranked #51 of 51 · MS
31.2% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $41,800 ≈ $20/hr
Median annual salary $37,390
Employment 33,630
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $24,740P25 $29,330 Median $37,390P75 $49,640P90 $61,780
About 80% of protective service occupationss in Mississippi earn between $24,740 and $61,780. 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 Mississippi is $41,800, about 31.2% below the U.S. average ($60,720). That works out to roughly $20/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Mississippi
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $39,000 | $43,820 | 5,360 |
| Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $38,880 | $40,560 | 4,100 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $37,540 | $40,920 | 1,420 |
| Jackson, MS | $36,780 | $43,130 | 8,400 |
| West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $36,590 | $39,300 | 3,470 |
| Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $36,290 | $40,560 | 4,870 |
| Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $35,840 | $39,580 | 2,420 |