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Job outlook for customs and border protection officers in the United States

Are customs and border protection officer jobs in demand?

Yes, customs and border protection officer jobs are in demand. Customs and border protection officer demand is projected to grow 3% from 2018 to 2028.

Customs and border protection officer job and salary trends over time

Compare the number of customs and border protection officer jobs and the average customs and border protection officer salary over time.

Customs and border protection officer jobs over time

Customs and border protection officer job growth rate over time

Year# of jobs% of population
20211,0420.00%
20201,0260.00%
20191,0420.00%
20181,0360.00%
20171,0370.00%
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Average customs and border protection officer salary over time

Customs and border protection officer salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2026$52,588$25.28+3.8%
2025$50,670$24.36+2.9%
2024$49,250$23.68+0.5%
2023$48,985$23.55+2.3%
2022$47,886$23.02+2.3%
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Customs and border protection officer jobs by state

The map below shows you the number of customs and border protection officer job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where customs and border protection officers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.

Most common states for customs and border protection officers

RankStatePopulation# of jobsEmployment/
1000ppl
1Idaho1,716,94336921%
2North Dakota755,39314920%
3Massachusetts6,859,8191,31819%
4Minnesota5,576,6061,07419%
5Rhode Island1,059,63919819%
6New Hampshire1,342,79523317%
7Maryland6,052,17794216%
8Colorado5,607,15487516%
9South Dakota869,66613616%
10Vermont623,6579916%
11New Mexico2,088,07031015%
12Nebraska1,920,07628315%
13Georgia10,429,3791,49114%
14New Jersey9,005,6441,22714%
15Iowa3,145,71145114%
16Nevada2,998,03941314%
17California39,536,6535,32113%
18Illinois12,802,0231,65213%
19Washington7,405,74396413%
20Arizona7,016,27094213%

Customs And Border Protection Officer job outlook: Expert opinions

We spoke to customs and border protection officer professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the customs and border protection officer job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the customs and border protection officer industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.

Our panel of customs and border protection officer experts

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection

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What experience really stands out on Customs And Border Protection Officer resumes?

CBP official : Customized elements of the position being recruited. Relevant work experience that matches the job requirements with a focus on technical skills, degrees, and certifications.

What Customs And Border Protection Officer skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?

CBP official : -Critical thinking/problem solving
-Digital technology
-Communication
-Leadership
** These skills can be gained through online classes, volunteering, etc.

What technology do you think will become more important and prevalent for Customs And Border Protection Officers in the next 3-5 years?

CBP official : -Advanced data analytics
-Artificial Intelligence/ Machine Learning
-Cybersecurity
-Cloud Architecture
-Social Media

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Updated November 13, 2020

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