Protective Service Occupations Salary in Tennessee
Ranked #42 of 51 · TN
14.7% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $51,770 ≈ $25/hr
Median annual salary $46,610
Employment 76,930
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $30,110P25 $35,750 Median $46,610P75 $62,790P90 $78,100
About 80% of protective service occupationss in Tennessee earn between $30,110 and $78,100. 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 Tennessee is $51,770, about 14.7% below the U.S. average ($60,720). That works out to roughly $25/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $51,250 | $53,580 | 2,280 |
| East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $49,560 | $51,070 | 4,000 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $48,420 | $49,830 | 2,570 |
| West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $47,860 | $49,760 | 3,200 |
| Knoxville, TN | $47,480 | $51,340 | 8,700 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $47,250 | $53,800 | 25,690 |
| South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $46,160 | $48,980 | 2,740 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $46,060 | $51,680 | 5,000 |