Protective Service Workers, All Other Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • Tennessee
Protective Service Workers, All Other in Tennessee earn a median salary of $44,981 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, +8.1% vs the national median of $41,600. An estimated 720 protective service workers, all other are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $27,850 to $60,520 depending on location.
$44,981
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$60,520
Highest paying metro
$27,850
Lowest paying metro
720
Employed in Tennessee
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Protective Service Workers, All Other salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville, TN | $60,520 | $39,560 | $67,760 | 90 |
| Nashville, TN | $56,040 | $43,290 | $62,830 | 170 |
| West Tennessee | $47,630 | $36,120 | $75,360 | 30 |
| East Tennessee | $46,580 | $33,580 | $63,960 | 60 |
| Kingsport, TN-VA | $45,620 | $38,800 | $56,830 | 40 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $42,880 | $33,520 | $59,760 | 40 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $41,600 | $39,900 | $61,510 | 240 |
| Johnson City, TN | $36,110 | $36,110 | $38,250 | — |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $27,850 | $27,850 | $50,650 | 50 |