Protective Service Occupations Salary in Pennsylvania
Ranked #27 of 51 · PA
4% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $58,320 ≈ $28/hr
Median annual salary $47,690
Employment 135,600
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $30,880P25 $36,010 Median $47,690P75 $78,000P90 $97,660
About 80% of protective service occupationss in Pennsylvania earn between $30,880 and $97,660. 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 Pennsylvania is $58,320, about 4% below the U.S. average ($60,720). That works out to roughly $28/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Pennsylvania
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $61,050 | $61,720 | 4,080 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $59,120 | $67,640 | 690 |
| Lebanon, PA | $58,480 | $62,410 | 660 |
| State College, PA | $57,940 | $62,400 | 2,040 |
| Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $56,300 | $62,710 | 4,670 |
| Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $52,000 | $58,710 | 3,690 |
| York-Hanover, PA | $52,000 | $59,580 | 3,010 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $50,560 | $55,690 | 880 |