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?

All protective service workers not listed separately.

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
Public Safety and Security
100%
#2
Critical Thinking
100%
#3
Oral Comprehension
100%
#4
Speaking
94%
#5
English Language
94%
#6
Problem Sensitivity
92%
#7
Monitoring
86%
#8
Law and Government
86%
#9
Deductive Reasoning
82%
#10
Active Listening
80%

Skills Overview

Public Safety and Security
advanced5.0
100%
Critical Thinking
advanced5.0
100%
Oral Comprehension
advanced5.0
100%
Speaking
advanced4.7
94%
English Language
advanced4.7
94%
Problem Sensitivity
advanced4.6
92%
Monitoring
intermediate4.3
86%
Law and Government
intermediate4.3
86%

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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Public Safety and Security

advanced
Importance100%
knowledge
5.0/5.0

Critical Thinking

advanced
Importance100%
abilities
5.0/5.0

Oral Comprehension

advanced
Importance100%
abilities
5.0/5.0

Speaking

advanced
Importance94%
skills
4.7/5.0

English Language

advanced
Importance94%
knowledge
4.7/5.0

Problem Sensitivity

advanced
Importance92%
abilities
4.6/5.0

Monitoring

intermediate
Importance86%
skills
4.3/5.0

Law and Government

intermediate
Importance86%
knowledge
4.3/5.0

Deductive Reasoning

intermediate
Importance82%
abilities
4.1/5.0

Active Listening

intermediate
Importance80%
skills
4.0/5.0

Customer and Personal Service

intermediate
Importance80%
knowledge
4.0/5.0

Social Perceptiveness

intermediate
Importance74%
skills
3.7/5.0

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
  • ✓Public Safety and Security
  • ✓English Language
Learn on the Job:
  • →Administration and Management
  • →Computers and Electronics
  • →Personnel and Human Resources

Mid Career

Expected:
  • ✓Speaking
  • ✓Monitoring
  • ✓Active Listening
  • ✓Public Safety and Security
  • ✓English Language

Senior Level

Mastery Required:
  • ★Speaking
  • ★Active Listening
  • ★Public Safety and Security
  • ★English Language
  • ★Law and Government

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
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