U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsGuard, patrol, or monitor premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules. May operate x-ray and metal detector equipment. Excludes "Transportation Security Screeners" (33-9093).
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,006,880 | 1.0 % | $12.92 | $26,870 | 0.4 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $8.23 | $9.39 | $11.50 | $14.92 | $19.83 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $17,130 | $19,540 | $23,920 | $31,030 | $41,240 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation and Security Services | 578,330 | 74.15 | $12.02 | $25,010 |
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 37,330 | 0.67 | $15.56 | $32,360 |
| General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | 36,140 | 0.70 | $14.91 | $31,010 |
| Elementary and Secondary Schools | 31,840 | 0.37 | $14.78 | $30,740 |
| Traveler Accommodation | 26,850 | 1.61 | $13.61 | $28,320 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation and Security Services | 578,330 | 74.15 | $12.02 | $25,010 |
| Facilities Support Services | 11,380 | 8.47 | $12.77 | $26,550 |
| Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events | 7,340 | 7.69 | $12.74 | $26,510 |
| Monetary Authorities-Central Bank | 1,270 | 6.55 | $17.96 | $37,350 |
| Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) | 19,030 | 5.52 | $11.32 | $23,540 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi and Limousine Service | (8) | (8) | $25.15 | $52,300 |
| Natural Gas Distribution | 170 | 0.16 | $24.80 | $51,570 |
| Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | 3,460 | 0.88 | $22.86 | $47,540 |
| Other Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation | 90 | 0.11 | $21.32 | $44,350 |
| Wired Telecommunications Carriers | 170 | 0.03 | $21.28 | $44,270 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 131,780 | 9.41 | 1.19 | $12.88 | $26,790 |
| New York | 95,860 | 11.49 | 1.45 | $13.98 | $29,070 |
| Florida | 76,670 | 10.79 | 1.36 | $11.18 | $23,260 |
| Texas | 75,390 | 7.47 | 0.94 | $12.00 | $24,970 |
| Illinois | 46,570 | 8.42 | 1.06 | $12.35 | $25,680 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 12,370 | 19.34 | 2.44 | $18.21 | $37,870 |
| Hawaii | 9,890 | 17.30 | 2.18 | $12.82 | $26,660 |
| Nevada | 18,810 | 16.89 | 2.13 | $13.29 | $27,640 |
| New York | 95,860 | 11.49 | 1.45 | $13.98 | $29,070 |
| Florida | 76,670 | 10.79 | 1.36 | $11.18 | $23,260 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 12,370 | 19.34 | 2.44 | $18.21 | $37,870 |
| Washington | 14,580 | 5.41 | 0.68 | $17.88 | $37,190 |
| Alaska | 2,180 | 7.07 | 0.89 | $17.05 | $35,470 |
| Idaho | 1,930 | 3.24 | 0.41 | $15.19 | $31,590 |
| Virginia | 31,500 | 8.93 | 1.13 | $15.04 | $31,290 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 75,080 | 15.07 | 1.90 | $13.76 | $28,630 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 51,240 | 13.42 | 1.69 | $12.48 | $25,960 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 38,410 | 10.85 | 1.37 | $12.20 | $25,390 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 30,640 | 13.39 | 1.69 | $17.77 | $36,960 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 22,420 | 8.97 | 1.13 | $10.57 | $21,990 |
| Miami-Miami Beach-Kendall, FL Metropolitan Division | 20,180 | 21.05 | 2.66 | $11.40 | $23,710 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 18,700 | 9.34 | 1.18 | $12.44 | $25,880 |
| Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division | 17,450 | 9.67 | 1.22 | $15.10 | $31,410 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 17,240 | 7.84 | 0.99 | $11.30 | $23,500 |
| Las Vegas-Paradise, NV | 16,190 | 20.06 | 2.53 | $13.02 | $27,080 |