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How much does a protective service worker make in Yakima?

$41,850a year

Median yearly pay for protective service workers in the Yakima, WA metro area. That is $20.12 an hour or $3,488 a month.

Hourly
$20.12
Vs. national median
-2%
Rank among cities
111 of 180
Jobs in the area
50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,250Median: $41,850Highest 10%: $58,660
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,250$17.91
25th$39,990$19.23
Median$41,850$20.12
75th$48,040$23.10
90th$58,660$28.20

Other cities in Washington

Median yearly pay for protective service workers.

Olympia, WA$51,040
Bremerton, WA$50,560
Bellingham, WA$50,520
Mount Vernon, WA$50,400
Portland, OR$45,770
Seattle, WA$42,170
Protective Service Worker salary in Washington Protective Service Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Yakima

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$128,800
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$98,340
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$95,590
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$84,640
Correctional Officer and Jailer$76,070
Firefighter$62,120
Security Guard$37,440
Lifeguard$34,650
Salaries for every job in Yakima, WA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a protective service worker make an hour in Yakima?

The median hourly pay in the Yakima, WA metro area is $20.12 ($41,850 a year).

Do protective service workers make more in Yakima than the national average?

No: $41,850 against $42,540 nationally, 2% less.

How does Yakima compare with the rest of Washington?

The median in Washington is $42,170, so Yakima pays 1% less.

Where does Yakima rank for protective service worker pay?

111 of 180 metro areas with data.

How much does a protective service worker make starting out in Yakima?

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,250 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,660 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.