Protective Service Workers, All Other pay range in Wilmington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,970 a year or less, while the top 10% make $49,350 or more. The middle half of other protective service workers in Wilmington earn between $35,970 and $45,010.
- $36K10th
- $36K25th
- $45KMedian
- $45K75th
- $49K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $44,350 | $3,696 | $21.32 |
| Median | $45,010 | $3,751 | $21.64 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $35,970 | $2,998 | $17.29 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $45,010 | $3,751 | $21.64 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Protective Service Workers, All Other pay in Wilmington vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Other protective service workers in Wilmington earn 12% less than the North Carolina average ($50,360) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($48,070). At the median the gap is +6% against the U.S. median of $42,540.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington | $44,350 | $45,010 | $35,970 | $49,350 | 30 |
| North Carolina | $50,360 | $43,740 | $35,800 | $72,170 | 790 |
| United States | $48,070 | $42,540 | $32,470 | $74,590 | 81,500 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Protective Service Workers, All Other salary after taxes in Wilmington
On the average salary of $44,350, a single filer in Wilmington takes home about $36,554 a year, or $3,046 a month and $1,406 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Wilmington a good place for other protective service workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Wilmington area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.4), so the average $44,350 buys what about $45,996 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Wilmington ($45,800). A typical home costs $446,210, or 10.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Protective Service Workers, All Other salary in other North Carolina cities
Wilmington ranks 5th of 5 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Durham pays the most ($57,640).
All Protective Service Workers, All Other salaries in North Carolina
Highest-paying cities for other protective service workers
Washington, DC pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($76,520).
- Washington, DC$76,520
- Salt Lake City, UT$76,480
- Honolulu, HI$75,710
- Albuquerque, NM$70,950
- Naples, FL$68,270
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Protective Service Workers, All Other salary in Wilmington: questions
How much do other protective service workers make an hour in Wilmington?
$21.32 an hour on average, and $21.64 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other protective service workers salary in Wilmington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,970 a year and the 25th percentile is $35,970, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other protective service workers take-home pay in Wilmington?
About $36,554 a year ($3,046 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $44,350.
Do other protective service workers earn more in Wilmington than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% less than the U.S. average for this job ($48,070).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 33-9099; area Wilmington, NC (48900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.5%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.34, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.34).
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