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Job outlook for armor officers in the United States
Are armor officer jobs in demand?
Yes, armor officer jobs are in demand. Armor officer demand is projected to grow 3% from 2018 to 2028.
Armor officer job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of armor officer jobs and the average armor officer salary over time.
Armor officer jobs over time
Armor officer job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,783 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,778 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,900 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,879 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,864 | 0.00% |
Average armor officer salary over time
Armor officer salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $37,279 | $17.92 | +5.4% |
| 2024 | $35,377 | $17.01 | +3.0% |
| 2023 | $34,337 | $16.51 | +2.5% |
| 2022 | $33,493 | $16.10 | +1.8% |
| 2021 | $32,915 | $15.82 | +2.3% |
Armor officer jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of armor officer job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where armor officers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for armor officers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 317 | 18% |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,159 | 17% |
| 3 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 973 | 17% |
| 4 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 177 | 17% |
| 5 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 125 | 17% |
| 6 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 185 | 14% |
| 7 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 765 | 13% |
| 8 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 244 | 13% |
| 9 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 113 | 13% |
| 10 | Vermont | 623,657 | 82 | 13% |
| 11 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 1,042 | 12% |
| 12 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 690 | 12% |
| 13 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 392 | 12% |
| 14 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 1,352 | 11% |
| 15 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 1,154 | 11% |
| 16 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 1,122 | 11% |
| 17 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 776 | 11% |
| 18 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 331 | 11% |
| 19 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 233 | 11% |
| 20 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 143 | 11% |
Most common cities for armor officers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fort Lauderdale | 6 | 3% | $34,420 |
| 2 | Glendale | 2 | 1% | $38,296 |
| 3 | Boston | 1 | 0% | $38,018 |
| 4 | Houston | 1 | 0% | $35,628 |