Protective Service Workers, All Other Salary in Visalia, CA

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

Median annual salary $39,690 -4.6% vs national
Median hourly $19.08
10th percentile $34,920
90th percentile $64,130
Employed locally 380
National median $41,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,920
    25th
    $36,710
    50th (median)
    $39,690
    75th
    $46,440
    90th
    $64,130

    Visalia economic context

    Unemployment rate 10.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Protective Service Workers, All Other salary vs area income 57% Median Protective Service Workers, All Other salary is 43% 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 Visalia, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$37,630
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$91,990
    Firefighters$61,100
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$79,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$90,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$128,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Protective Service Workers, All Other in Visalia, CA is $19.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.92 or more per hour.

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

    The median Protective Service Workers, All Other salary in Visalia, CA is 4.6% 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 Visalia?

    Entry-level Protective Service Workers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $34,920 per year in Visalia, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,710.