How much does a protective service worker make in California?
$39,330a year
Median yearly pay for protective service workers in California. That is $18.91 an hour or $3,278 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.91
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 26,360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,320Median: $39,330Highest 10%: $72,430
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,320 | $16.50 | |
| 25th | $36,040 | $17.33 | |
| Median | $39,330 | $18.91 | |
| 75th | $48,700 | $23.41 | |
| 90th | $72,430 | $34.82 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $56,240 |
| Oxnard, CA | $46,760 |
| Napa, CA | $46,110 |
| Vallejo, CA | $45,360 |
| Modesto, CA | $44,990 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $44,980 |
| San Francisco, CA | $44,490 |
| San Diego, CA | $44,270 |
| Visalia, CA | $43,090 |
| Riverside, CA | $43,050 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $39,910 |
| Redding, CA | $38,860 |
| Merced, CA | $38,740 |
| Chico, CA | $38,460 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $38,010 |
| Yuba City, CA | $37,710 |
| Stockton, CA | $37,530 |
| Hanford, CA | $37,370 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $37,290 |
| Salinas, CA | $37,050 |
| El Centro, CA | $35,750 |
| Fresno, CA | $35,570 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for protective service workers.
| 40. Montana | $41,660 |
| 41. Wyoming | $40,330 |
| 42. Delaware | $39,520 |
| 43. California | $39,330 |
| 44. Minnesota | $38,330 |
| 45. Iowa | $38,160 |
| 46. Illinois | $38,020 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a protective service worker make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $18.91 ($39,330 a year).
Do protective service workers make more in California than the national average?
No: $39,330 against $42,540 nationally, 8% less.
Where does California rank for protective service worker pay?
California ranks 43 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays protective service workers the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $56,240 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.