U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics* This occupation has the same title, but not necessarily the same content, as the 2010 SOC occupation
All protective service workers not listed separately.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79,280 | 1.4 % | $16.07 | $33,420 | 0.6 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $8.72 | $10.86 | $14.37 | $19.23 | $26.49 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $18,130 | $22,580 | $29,890 | $40,000 | $55,090 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 17,030 | 0.31 | $18.50 | $38,490 |
| Elementary and Secondary Schools | 14,570 | 0.17 | $14.67 | $30,520 |
| Other General Merchandise Stores | 9,430 | 0.62 | $10.35 | $21,520 |
| State Government (OES Designation) | 6,980 | 0.30 | $17.87 | $37,170 |
| Department Stores | 5,800 | 0.38 | $10.81 | $22,470 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other General Merchandise Stores | 9,430 | 0.62 | $10.35 | $21,520 |
| School and Employee Bus Transportation | 790 | 0.40 | $13.10 | $27,250 |
| Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services | 550 | 0.39 | $12.81 | $26,640 |
| Department Stores | 5,800 | 0.38 | $10.81 | $22,470 |
| Investigation and Security Services | 2,710 | 0.35 | $15.17 | $31,550 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Service | 180 | 0.03 | $33.91 | $70,530 |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | 330 | 0.06 | $32.53 | $67,670 |
| Motion Picture and Video Industries | 70 | 0.02 | $29.30 | $60,940 |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | 550 | 0.06 | $26.73 | $55,590 |
| Scheduled Air Transportation | 40 | 0.01 | $24.86 | $51,700 |
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 | 16,270 | 1.16 | 1.86 | $17.52 | $36,450 |
| Florida | 6,950 | 0.98 | 1.57 | $14.89 | $30,980 |
| Minnesota | 3,990 | 1.56 | 2.50 | $15.83 | $32,920 |
| Texas | 3,320 | 0.33 | 0.53 | $14.29 | $29,720 |
| Colorado | 2,940 | 1.36 | 2.18 | $15.05 | $31,310 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 560 | 1.83 | 2.94 | $18.25 | $37,960 |
| Minnesota | 3,990 | 1.56 | 2.50 | $15.83 | $32,920 |
| Wyoming | 390 | 1.45 | 2.32 | $18.49 | $38,470 |
| Colorado | 2,940 | 1.36 | 2.18 | $15.05 | $31,310 |
| California | 16,270 | 1.16 | 1.86 | $17.52 | $36,450 |
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 | 110 | 0.18 | 0.29 | $27.35 | $56,890 |
| Connecticut | 620 | 0.39 | 0.62 | $20.79 | $43,240 |
| Kansas | 730 | 0.56 | 0.90 | $20.57 | $42,790 |
| Nevada | 1,090 | 0.98 | 1.57 | $20.13 | $41,860 |
| New Mexico | 850 | 1.10 | 1.76 | $19.32 | $40,190 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 4,030 | 1.06 | 1.69 | $18.98 | $39,480 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 2,680 | 1.60 | 2.56 | $15.42 | $32,070 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | 1,710 | 1.50 | 2.41 | $16.29 | $33,890 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 1,450 | 0.41 | 0.66 | $16.72 | $34,770 |
| San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA | 1,320 | 1.07 | 1.71 | $16.95 | $35,250 |
| Denver-Aurora, CO | 1,320 | 1.11 | 1.78 | $15.50 | $32,240 |
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 1,190 | 0.24 | 0.38 | $17.28 | $35,950 |
| Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metropolitan Division | 1,130 | 1.18 | 1.90 | $17.64 | $36,680 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | 1,100 | 1.01 | 1.62 | $14.96 | $31,120 |
| San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metropolitan Division | 1,040 | 1.10 | 1.76 | $19.28 | $40,110 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modesto, CA | 370 | 2.45 | 3.93 | $13.54 | $28,150 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | 220 | 2.29 | 3.67 | $15.04 | $31,280 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | 280 | 2.22 | 3.56 | $17.20 | $35,780 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | 270 | 2.21 | 3.55 | $16.66 | $34,650 |
| Medford, OR | 160 | 2.19 | 3.51 | $13.19 | $27,440 |
| Visalia-Porterville, CA | 280 | 2.18 | 3.49 | $18.19 | $37,840 |
| Fresno, CA | 680 | 2.17 | 3.48 | $14.24 | $29,620 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 510 | 2.14 | 3.43 | $11.90 | $24,750 |
| Wenatchee, WA | 80 | 1.94 | 3.11 | $20.19 | $41,990 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | 80 | 1.82 | 2.92 | $16.35 | $34,010 |