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Protective Service Occupations Salaries
in Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $28.67 – $31.54
Average Annual Pay
Range: $59,634 – $65,597
Salaries for Protective Service Occupations near Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos
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$21.25
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$24.64
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Alaska, AK
$36.77
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Arizona, AZ
$30.12
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$23.82
20.9%Lower than Protective Service Occupations in Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX
How much do Protective Service Occupations make?
Your level of experience is a key factor in determining your earning potential. Here's what you can expect at different career stages:
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$25.59/hr
Range: $24.37 - $26.81
Annual Rate
$53,223
Range: $50,689 - $55,757
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$30.10/hr
Range: $28.67 - $31.54
Annual Rate
$62,615
Range: $59,634 - $65,597
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$34.62/hr
Range: $32.97 - $36.27
Annual Rate
$72,007
Range: $68,579 - $75,437
Protective Service Occupations job description
Protective Service Occupations professionals protect people, property, and assets. They monitor premises, respond to incidents, and maintain a safe environment through vigilant observation and quick response.
- •Monitor premises and surveillance systems
- •Patrol assigned areas
- •Respond to security incidents
- •Control access to facilities
- •Write incident reports
- •Assist visitors and employees
- •Observation and awareness
- •Communication skills
- •Physical fitness
- •Conflict resolution
- •Report writing
- •Emergency response
- •Security license (if required)
- •Background check
- •First aid/CPR certification
- •Previous security experience

