Protective Service Workers, All Other Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA

Median annual salary $38,910 -6.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.71
10th percentile $35,370
90th percentile $60,680
Employed locally 120
National median $41,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,370
    25th
    $37,350
    50th (median)
    $38,910
    75th
    $47,540
    90th
    $60,680

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Protective Service Workers, All Other salary vs area income 36% Median Protective Service Workers, All Other salary is 64% 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 Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $46,030
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $123,140
    Firefighters $74,130
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $37,520
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $81,910
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $158,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Protective Service Workers, All Other in Santa Cruz, CA is $18.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Protective Service Workers, All Other salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 6.5% 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 Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Protective Service Workers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $35,370 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,350.