Protective Service Occupations Salary in Virginia
Ranked #25 of 51 · VA
3.6% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $58,510 ≈ $28/hr
Median annual salary $51,120
Employment 114,200
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $30,950P25 $38,480 Median $51,120P75 $71,890P90 $93,940
About 80% of protective service occupationss in Virginia earn between $30,950 and $93,940. 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 Virginia is $58,510, about 3.6% below the U.S. average ($60,720). That works out to roughly $28/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Virginia
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $56,350 | $58,030 | 1,840 |
| Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $54,540 | $56,660 | 1,820 |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA | $50,170 | $51,560 | 1,570 |
| Richmond, VA | $50,170 | $55,730 | 18,820 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $49,970 | $54,260 | 2,310 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $49,090 | $51,790 | 1,070 |
| Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA | $49,040 | $52,430 | 1,040 |
| Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $48,860 | $52,270 | 4,830 |