Occupation ยท SOC 33-9099
Protective Service Workers, All Other: can it be done remotely?
According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of protective service workers, all other can typically be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.
Nationally, about 83,110 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $41,600 ($20.00 an hour).
US employment
83,110
Median annual wage
$41,600
Mean annual wage
$48,210
Median hourly wage
$20.00
Education and training
Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
Related work experience
None
On-the-job training
Short-term on-the-job training
Job zone
2
Some preparation
Pay by state
Top 5 by nominal pay
- District of Columbia$84,360
- New Hampshire$83,510
- New Mexico$66,640
- Rhode Island$64,140
- Hawaii$60,900
Top 5 after cost of living
- New Hampshire$80,170
- District of Columbia$76,760
- New Mexico$72,270
- Rhode Island$62,710
- North Dakota$60,120
Step up: related remote jobs that pay more
| Occupation | Median wage | Wage gain | Job zone | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Managers, All Other | $136,550 | $94,950 (+228.2%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Private Detectives and Investigators | $52,370 | $10,770 (+25.9%) | 3 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $80,190 | $38,590 (+92.8%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators | $43,900 | $2,300 (+5.5%) | 2 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $81,270 | $39,670 (+95.4%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Management Analysts | $101,190 | $59,590 (+143.2%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
States with the most jobs
- 1. California23,390
- 2. Texas5,970
- 3. Virginia5,170
- 4. Colorado5,020
- 5. Pennsylvania4,670
- 6. Washington4,560
- 7. Florida3,790
- 8. New Jersey3,410
- 9. Ohio2,840
- 10. Oregon2,480
States that pay the most
- 1. District of Columbia$84,360
- 2. New Hampshire$83,510
- 3. New Mexico$66,640
- 4. Rhode Island$64,140
- 5. Hawaii$60,900
- 6. New York$59,830
- 7. Maryland$55,870
- 8. Wisconsin$55,660
- 9. Nevada$55,440
- 10. Alaska$55,370
Median annual wage. Based on 52 states and territories with published figures.
Related occupations
- Security GuardsOn-site
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol OfficersOn-site
- Correctional Officers and JailersOn-site
- FirefightersOn-site
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and DetectivesOn-site
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service WorkersOn-site
- Detectives and Criminal InvestigatorsOn-site
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention WorkersOn-site
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