Occupation ยท SOC 33-9032
Security Guards: can it be done remotely?
According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of security guards typically cannot be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.
Nationally, about 1,241,770 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $38,370 ($18.45 an hour).
US employment
1,241,770
Median annual wage
$38,370
Mean annual wage
$42,890
Median hourly wage
$18.45
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
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| Occupation | Median wage | Wage gain | Job zone | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protective Service Workers, All Other | $41,600 | $3,230 (+8.4%) | 2 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $81,270 | $42,900 (+111.8%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $48,880 | $10,510 (+27.4%) | 2 | High school diploma or equivalent |
States with the most jobs
- 1. California185,510
- 2. New York132,140
- 3. Texas99,370
- 4. Florida95,350
- 5. Illinois53,560
- 6. Pennsylvania43,710
- 7. New Jersey37,970
- 8. Georgia35,410
- 9. Ohio34,590
- 10. Virginia33,440
States that pay the most
- 1. District of Columbia$63,130
- 2. Alaska$48,620
- 3. Washington$48,010
- 4. Colorado$46,080
- 5. Minnesota$46,020
- 6. Massachusetts$44,950
- 7. New Hampshire$44,510
- 8. California$43,930
- 9. Oregon$43,680
- 10. Virginia$43,440
Median annual wage. Based on 52 states and territories with published figures.
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- Detectives and Criminal InvestigatorsOn-site
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention WorkersOn-site
- Crossing Guards and FlaggersOn-site
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