How much does a protective service worker make in San Jose?
$56,240a year
Median yearly pay for protective service workers in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area. That is $27.04 an hour or $4,687 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.04
- Vs. national median
- +32%
- Rank among cities
- 19 of 180
- Jobs in the area
- 990
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,020Median: $56,240Highest 10%: $76,490
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,020 | $19.24 | |
| 25th | $42,800 | $20.58 | |
| Median | $56,240 | $27.04 | |
| 75th | $58,600 | $28.17 | |
| 90th | $76,490 | $36.77 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for protective service workers.
| 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 |
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Salaries for every job in San Jose, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a protective service worker make an hour in San Jose?
The median hourly pay in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area is $27.04 ($56,240 a year).
Do protective service workers make more in San Jose than the national average?
Yes: $56,240 against $42,540 nationally, 32% more.
How does San Jose compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $39,330, so San Jose pays 43% more.
Where does San Jose rank for protective service worker pay?
19 of 180 metro areas with data.
How much does a protective service worker make starting out in San Jose?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,020 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,490 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.