Protective Service Workers, All Other Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $55,870 +34.3% vs national
Median hourly $26.86
10th percentile $40,870
90th percentile $74,400
Employed locally 1,120
National median $41,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,870
    25th
    $45,410
    50th (median)
    $55,870
    75th
    $59,290
    90th
    $74,400

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Protective Service Workers, All Other salary vs area income 35% Median Protective Service Workers, All Other salary is 65% 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
    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
    Napa, CA $46,820

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $45,930
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $150,650
    Firefighters $164,940
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $45,190
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $131,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $70,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Protective Service Workers, All Other in San Jose, CA is $26.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Protective Service Workers, All Other salary in San Jose, CA is 34.3% above 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Protective Service Workers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $40,870 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,410.