Protective Service Workers, All Other Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $29,860 -28.2% vs national
Median hourly $14.36
10th percentile $19,380
90th percentile $45,200
Employed locally 70
National median $41,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,380
    25th
    $22,980
    50th (median)
    $29,860
    75th
    $35,470
    90th
    $45,200

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Protective Service Workers, All Other salary vs area income 51% Median Protective Service Workers, All Other salary is 49% 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
    Corpus Christi, TX $47,840
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $35,360
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $35,010
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $33,970
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $32,850
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $31,110

    Related occupations in El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $26,760
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $107,240
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $77,300
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $54,740
    Firefighters $50,890
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $20,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Protective Service Workers, All Other in El Paso, TX is $14.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Protective Service Workers, All Other salary in El Paso, TX is 28.2% 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level Protective Service Workers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $19,380 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,980.