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Protective Service Occupations Salaries
in Massachusetts, MA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $32.81 – $36.09
Average Annual Pay
Range: $68,245 – $75,069
Salaries for Protective Service Occupations near Massachusetts
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Virgin Islands, VI
$21.25
38.3%Lower than Protective Service Occupations in Massachusetts, MA
Alabama, AL
$24.64
28.5%Lower than Protective Service Occupations in Massachusetts, MA
Alaska, AK
$36.77
6.7%Higher than Protective Service Occupations in Massachusetts, MA
Arizona, AZ
$30.12
12.6%Lower than Protective Service Occupations in Massachusetts, MA
Arkansas, AR
$23.82
30.9%Lower than Protective Service Occupations in Massachusetts, MA
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
$29.28/hr
Range: $27.89 - $30.68
Annual Rate
$60,908
Range: $58,008 - $63,809
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$34.45/hr
Range: $32.81 - $36.09
Annual Rate
$71,657
Range: $68,245 - $75,069
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$39.62/hr
Range: $37.73 - $41.50
Annual Rate
$82,406
Range: $78,482 - $86,329
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

