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Protective Service Occupations
National salary overview and state-by-state comparison for 2024.
United States National Average
Average Annual
$43,820
Median Annual
$38,330
Total Workforce
1,499,800
Highest Paying States
| Rank | State | Avg Salary | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $97,280 | 10,170 |
| #2 | Hanford-Corcoran, CA | $89,560 | 4,050 |
| #3 | Vallejo, CA | $89,100 | 4,710 |
| #4 | San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | $89,030 | 3,030 |
| #5 | Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $84,490 | 3,810 |
| #6 | El Centro, CA | $84,460 | 3,970 |
| #7 | Bellingham, WA | $83,590 | 2,000 |
| #8 | Salinas, CA | $82,570 | 5,550 |
| #9 | Kennewick-Richland, WA | $81,090 | 2,600 |
| #10 | North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $80,850 | 3,810 |
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