Protective Service Workers, All Other pay in California
In California, the median pay for protective service workers, all other is $18.91 an hour ($39,330 a year). About 26,360 people work in this job there.
That is 8% lower than the U.S. median ($42,540). California ranks 43rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for protective service workers, all other in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.50 | $34,320 |
| 25% of workers | $17.33 | $36,040 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.91 | $39,330 |
| 75% of workers | $23.42 | $48,700 |
| 90% of workers | $34.82 | $72,430 |
Protective Service Workers, All Other pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $56,240 | 990 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $46,760 | 790 |
| Napa | $46,110 | 70 |
| Vallejo | $45,360 | 210 |
| Modesto | $44,990 | 410 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $44,980 | 240 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $44,490 | 2,820 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $44,270 | 2,570 |
| Visalia | $43,090 | 450 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $43,050 | 2,400 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $39,910 | 280 |
| Redding | $38,860 | 120 |
| Merced | $38,740 | 390 |
| Chico | $38,460 | 150 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $38,010 | 350 |
| Yuba City | $37,710 | 130 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $37,530 | 860 |
| Hanford-Corcoran | $37,370 | 90 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $37,290 | 9,160 |
| Salinas | $37,050 | 350 |
| El Centro | $35,750 | 290 |
| Fresno | $35,570 | 680 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for protective service workers, all other
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +3% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 22,600 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Security Guards | $43,240 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $42,720 |
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $50,610 |
| Transportation Security Screeners | $73,610 |
| Private Detectives and Investigators | $61,250 |
| School Bus Monitors | $38,360 |
| Animal Control Workers | $62,630 |
| Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators | $44,740 |
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