All protective service workers not listed separately.
Protective Service Workers, All Other
SOC: 33-9099 O*NET: 33-9099.00
Median Salary
$41,600
per year
Job Growth
➡️ 2.5%
Average (2024-2034)
Annual Openings
23.3
projected jobs/year
Education Level
Varies
Job Zone N/A
All protective service workers not listed separately.
What does a Protective Service Workers, All Other do?
How much can you earn?
Entry Level
$30,620
10th percentile
Early Career
$35,540
25th percentile
Median
$41,600
50th percentile
Experienced
$54,310
75th percentile
Top Earners
$72,670
90th percentile
National Salary Distribution
10th
$30,620
25th
$35,540
Middle 50%
MEDIAN
$41,600
Mean: $48,210
75th
$54,310
90th
$72,670
Middle 50% of earners
Median salary
Mean (average)
Key Insights
- •Salary range spans $42,050 from entry level to top earners
- •Middle 50% earn between $35,540 and $54,310
- •Salary spread is 45.1% around the median, showing high variation
- •Total national employment: 83,110 professionals
What's the job outlook?
Job Market Intelligence
Medium Demand
Market demand
Medium Risk
Automation risk
Current Employment
National Employment:84,000
Top Industries
Employment Services5.2%
Temporary Help Services5%
Retail Trade4%
10-Year Outlook
Growth Rate:+2.5%
Annual Openings:23,300
Employment Projections
2024 (Current)84,000
Current
2034 (Projected)86,100
+2.5%
+2,100
Employment Change
+2.5%
Growth Rate
10
Year Projection
Growth Category: As fast as average
Geographic Salary & Employment Data
Explore where Protective Service Workers, All Other professionals work across the United States
Showing 15 of 50 locations
California
23,390 jobs$39,6902.40x
Texas
5,970 jobs$32,9100.80x
Colorado
5,020 jobs$42,5103.22x
Pennsylvania
4,670 jobs$35,2601.44x
Washington
4,560 jobs$42,3102.39x
Florida
3,790 jobs$45,7000.72x
New Jersey
3,410 jobs$47,3701.49x
Ohio
2,840 jobs$41,7300.95x
Oregon
2,480 jobs$44,5902.34x
Louisiana
2,020 jobs$40,8101.96x
New York
1,660 jobs$59,8300.32x
Arizona
1,430 jobs$49,5900.83x
Maryland
1,270 jobs$55,8700.86x
Nevada
1,120 jobs$55,4401.36x
Georgia
1,030 jobs$44,5400.39x
Understanding the Data
Location Quotient (LQ):
- • LQ > 1.0: More jobs than national average
- • LQ = 1.0: Same as national average
- • LQ < 1.0: Fewer jobs than national average
Data Source:
Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024
Key Growth Factors
- •Average growth expected
What skills do you need?
Top 10 Most Important Skills
#1
Critical Thinking
100%
#2
Speaking
94%
#3
Monitoring
86%
#4
Active Listening
80%
#5
Social Perceptiveness
74%
#6
Judgment and Decision Making
66%
#7
Active Learning
60%
#8
Reading Comprehension
54%
#9
Writing
46%
#10
Coordination
40%
Skills Overview
Critical Thinking
advanced5.0
100%
Speaking
advanced4.7
94%
Monitoring
intermediate4.3
86%
Active Listening
intermediate4.0
80%
Social Perceptiveness
intermediate3.7
74%
Judgment and Decision Making
intermediate3.3
66%
Active Learning
intermediate3.0
60%
Reading Comprehension
basic2.7
54%
Skills are rated on a scale of 0-5, with 5 being the most important. The complexity level indicates how advanced the skill typically needs to be.
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Critical Thinking
advancedImportance100%
abilities
5.0/5.0
Speaking
advancedImportance94%
skills
4.7/5.0
Monitoring
intermediateImportance86%
skills
4.3/5.0
Active Listening
intermediateImportance80%
skills
4.0/5.0
Social Perceptiveness
intermediateImportance74%
skills
3.7/5.0
Judgment and Decision Making
intermediateImportance66%
abilities
3.3/5.0
Active Learning
intermediateImportance60%
abilities
3.0/5.0
Reading Comprehension
basicImportance54%
abilities
2.7/5.0
Writing
basicImportance46%
skills
2.3/5.0
Coordination
basicImportance40%
skills
2.0/5.0
Highly Transferable Skills
These skills are valuable across multiple career paths, making career transitions easier:
Psychiatrists100%
5 shared skills
Registered Nurses82%
5 shared skills
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers82%
5 shared skills
Urologists82%
5 shared skills
Audiologists82%
5 shared skills
Brokerage Clerks82%
5 shared skills
Skills by Career Stage
Entry Level
Must Have:
- ✓Speaking
- ✓Monitoring
- ✓Active Listening
Learn on the Job:
- →Judgment and Decision Making
- →Active Learning
- →Reading Comprehension
Mid Career
Expected:
- ✓Speaking
- ✓Monitoring
- ✓Active Listening
- ✓Critical Thinking
Senior Level
Mastery Required:
- ★Speaking
- ★Active Listening
- ★Critical Thinking
- ★Social Perceptiveness
Skill Development Tips
- •Focus on developing the top 5 skills first - they have the highest impact on career success
- •Transferable skills open doors to related careers and provide flexibility
- •Balance technical skills with soft skills for well-rounded professional development
- •Entry-level positions prioritize foundational skills that can be built upon over time
What technology will you use?
Technology & Digital Skills
Essential technology proficiencies for Protective Service Workers, All Other
Technology Intensity
Low
Digital Literacy Requirements
This career requires basic digital literacy
1
Basic
2
Intermediate
3
Advanced
4
Expert
Key Digital Competencies:
Email and internet usageBasic software navigationFile management
Technology Stack
Technology stack information is being compiled for this career.
📚 Technology Learning Resources
Recommended Certifications
- •Vendor-specific software certifications
- •Industry-recognized technology credentials
- •Professional development courses
Online Learning Platforms
- •LinkedIn Learning - Comprehensive technology courses
- •Coursera - University-level programs
- •Udemy - Practical skills training
💡 Technology Skill Development Tips
- •Focus on mastering hot technologies first - they're currently most in-demand
- •Build a portfolio demonstrating your proficiency with key tools and software
- •Stay current through continuous learning - technology evolves rapidly
- •Consider vendor certifications to validate your skills to employers
What's the work environment like?
🏗️
Location
Varies
💪
Physical Demand
LOW
👥
Team Orientation
Varies
🤝
Customer Interaction
NONE
💡Is This Work Environment Right for You?
Consider these factors when evaluating if you'll thrive in this work environment:
- •Are you comfortable working in varies environments?
- •Can you meet low physical demands?
What career paths are available?
Career Pathways
0
Advancement Opportunities
0
Lateral Move Options
0%
Avg. Salary Increase
Advancement Opportunities
Typical career progression paths from Protective Service Workers, All Other
💡 Career Planning Tips
- •Most successful advancement happens after 3-5 years of experience
- •Lateral moves can provide valuable cross-functional experience for future leadership roles
- •Focus on developing skills that are transferable across multiple career paths
- •Consider industry trends when planning long-term career moves