Protective Service Workers, All Other Salary in Chico, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chico, CA

Median annual salary $36,260 -12.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.43
10th percentile $33,830
90th percentile $55,810
Employed locally 140
National median $41,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,830
    25th
    $35,120
    50th (median)
    $36,260
    75th
    $45,200
    90th
    $55,810

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Protective Service Workers, All Other salary vs area income 53% Median Protective Service Workers, All Other salary is 47% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Protective Service Workers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Albuquerque, NM $100,210
    District of Columbia $84,360
    New Hampshire $83,510
    Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $83,510
    Vineland, NJ $74,950
    Cheyenne, WY $74,050

    Nearby metros — Protective Service Workers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $55,870
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $51,590
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $48,820
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $48,120
    Casper, WY $47,380
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $47,370

    Related occupations in Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $37,270
    Firefighters $71,830
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $95,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $126,140
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $34,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $100,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Protective Service Workers, All Other make per hour in Chico?

    The median hourly wage for Protective Service Workers, All Other in Chico, CA is $17.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.52 or more per hour.

    Is Chico above or below average for Protective Service Workers, All Other salaries?

    The median Protective Service Workers, All Other salary in Chico, CA is 12.8% below the national median of $41,600. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Protective Service Workers, All Other in Chico?

    Entry-level Protective Service Workers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $33,830 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,120.