How much does a protective service worker make in El Paso?
$39,720a year
Median yearly pay for protective service workers in the El Paso, TX metro area. That is $19.10 an hour or $3,310 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.10
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 121 of 180
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,950Median: $39,720Highest 10%: $48,290
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,950 | $11.03 | |
| 25th | $28,000 | $13.46 | |
| Median | $39,720 | $19.10 | |
| 75th | $46,500 | $22.36 | |
| 90th | $48,290 | $23.22 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for protective service workers.
| Austin, TX | $46,320 |
| Dallas, TX | $34,610 |
| Houston, TX | $33,500 |
| San Antonio, TX | $32,470 |
| McAllen, TX | $27,950 |
| Brownsville, TX | $24,320 |
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Salaries for every job in El Paso, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does a protective service worker make an hour in El Paso?
The median hourly pay in the El Paso, TX metro area is $19.10 ($39,720 a year).
Do protective service workers make more in El Paso than the national average?
No: $39,720 against $42,540 nationally, 7% less.
How does El Paso compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $33,500, so El Paso pays 19% more.
Where does El Paso rank for protective service worker pay?
121 of 180 metro areas with data.
How much does a protective service worker make starting out in El Paso?
The lowest-paid 10% make $22,950 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,290 or more.
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.