How much does a protective service worker make in Santa Rosa?
$44,980a year
Median yearly pay for protective service workers in the Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA metro area. That is $21.63 an hour or $3,748 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.63
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 88 of 180
- Jobs in the area
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,580Median: $44,980Highest 10%: $58,450
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,580 | $17.59 | |
| 25th | $38,670 | $18.59 | |
| Median | $44,980 | $21.63 | |
| 75th | $46,870 | $22.53 | |
| 90th | $58,450 | $28.10 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for protective service workers.
| San Jose, CA | $56,240 |
| Oxnard, CA | $46,760 |
| Napa, CA | $46,110 |
| Vallejo, CA | $45,360 |
| Modesto, CA | $44,990 |
| 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 Santa Rosa, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a protective service worker make an hour in Santa Rosa?
The median hourly pay in the Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA metro area is $21.63 ($44,980 a year).
Do protective service workers make more in Santa Rosa than the national average?
Yes: $44,980 against $42,540 nationally, 6% more.
How does Santa Rosa compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $39,330, so Santa Rosa pays 14% more.
Where does Santa Rosa rank for protective service worker pay?
88 of 180 metro areas with data.
How much does a protective service worker make starting out in Santa Rosa?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,580 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,450 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.