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Job outlook for electronic security specialists in the United States
Are electronic security specialist jobs in demand?
Electronic security specialist job and salary trends over time
Electronic security specialist jobs over time
Electronic security specialist job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 127 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 64 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 79 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 130 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 123 | 0.00% |
Average electronic security specialist salary over time
Electronic security specialist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $78,837 | $37.90 | +4.0% |
| 2025 | $75,835 | $36.46 | +2.4% |
| 2024 | $74,059 | $35.61 | +0.7% |
| 2023 | $73,513 | $35.34 | +1.4% |
| 2022 | $72,494 | $34.85 | +1.3% |
Electronic security specialist jobs by state
Most common states for electronic security specialists
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 182 | 26% |
| 2 | Delaware | 961,939 | 239 | 25% |
| 3 | Alaska | 739,795 | 174 | 24% |
| 4 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,184 | 21% |
| 5 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 377 | 20% |
| 6 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 149 | 20% |
| 7 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 261 | 19% |
| 8 | Vermont | 623,657 | 116 | 19% |
| 9 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 110 | 19% |
| 10 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 570 | 18% |
| 11 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 176 | 17% |
| 12 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 2,092 | 16% |
| 13 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 1,692 | 16% |
| 14 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 174 | 16% |
| 15 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 1,562 | 15% |
| 16 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 1,387 | 15% |
| 17 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 1,024 | 15% |
| 18 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 745 | 15% |
| 19 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 130 | 15% |
| 20 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 1,787 | 14% |
Most common cities for electronic security specialists
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Clara | 2 | 2% | $78,443 |
| 2 | Brea | 1 | 2% | $75,248 |
| 3 | Wallingford | 1 | 2% | $88,630 |
| 4 | Livermore | 1 | 1% | $78,534 |
| 5 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $83,581 |
| 6 | Aurora | 1 | 0% | $77,268 |
| 7 | Minneapolis | 1 | 0% | $81,013 |
Electronic Security Specialist job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of electronic security specialist experts
Indiana University Southeast
Rowan University
Binghamton University, SUNY
The Ohio State University at Lima
Bowling Green State University
North Carolina Central University
University of Minnesota
Western Illinois University
American Public University System
Hotel Effectiveness
Forsyth County, Georgia
What general advice would you give to an Electronic Security Specialist?
Dr. Mindy Badía Ph.D.: The three P's: be patient, be persistent, and be prepared.
What technology do you think will become more important and prevalent for Electronic Security Specialists in the next 3-5 years?
Dr. Mindy Badía Ph.D.: I would say information/communication technologies.
Dr. Kate Seltzer Ph.D.
Assistant ProfessorRowan University
Department of Language, Literacy and Sociocultural education
How would you rate the starting salaries for Electronic Security Specialists, as well as the prospects for salary advancement?
Dr. Kate Seltzer Ph.D.: Educators are not paid nearly enough. However, working in a state with strong teachers' unions helps to ensure a starting salary that recent graduates can live off of and growth opportunities, albeit modest, over their careers.
Matthew McConn
Associate Professor of English Education, Department ChairBinghamton University, SUNY
Department of Teaching, Learning and Educational Leadership
What general advice would you give to an Electronic Security Specialist?
Matthew McConn: It's best to be fully certified before you sit for an interview. That means completing the EdTPA and all certification exams. Students tend to put off the EdTPA portfolio, and it hurts their chances when interviewed, since administrators would have to risk the applicant not passing their exam. However, during the pandemic, there have been some alternative options for candidates, so I would strongly recommend they familiarize themselves with those alternatives.
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Electronic Security Specialists to find work opportunities?
Leah Herner-Patnode: Usually, urban areas of bigger cities and southern states, such as North Carolina, have many openings. Maine, Florida, California, Hawaii, Washington, and Texas are the most open positions.
How do you envision technology impacting Electronic Security Specialists in the next 5 years?
Leah Herner-Patnode: Technology and how to use it in a classroom is essential. How to find reputable sources is necessary. How to use Schoology and Google Classroom are tools that will help any educator succeed. Teaching children to code is also an important skill to cultivate.
What are the best companies to work for an Electronic Security Specialist?
Jennifer Wagner: In my opinion, we have a strong alumni base in the following companies: Brookdale Assisted Living, Promedica/Heartland (in the Toledo area, most of the Heartland Nursing Homes were bought by Promedica), Sprenger Health Care, Otterbein Senior Life, which just merged with Sunset Communities (Toledo and Sylvania, OH (both companies have a strong alumni base)), HCF Management, CHI Living Communities, and Ohio Living. These companies have a strong commitment to educating the next generation of administrators and other health care managers. These companies recognize talent and develop that talent; most of these companies hire our students after completing their internship after the significant investment they made in our students.
Elisha Blankson
Program Director NCCU, Assistant ProfessorNorth Carolina Central University
Communication Disorders Department
What type of skills will young Electronic Security Specialists need?
Elisha Blankson: Graduates will need a skill set about the field in which they received training and additional skills useful to the job market. For example, with the changing demographics in the United States, extra skills in information technology and foreign languages will be a plus when entering the job market.
How do you envision technology impacting Electronic Security Specialists in the next 5 years?
Robert Henery Ph.D.: The pandemic has accelerated the need for competence in using technology. Hopefully, the epidemic will be a temporary event. Still, school districts have realized, more than ever before, that they need to hire teachers that are not only comfortable using technology but can leverage the use of technology in the classroom in new and dynamic ways. In special education, that means using technology for instructional purposes and as practical support for our students with disabilities.
Overall, we do not see any diminishment in need of new special education teachers. If anything, the demand is even greater.
Dr. Richard Filipink Ph.D.
ProfessorWestern Illinois University
History Department
Will there be an increase or decrease in demand for Electronic Security Specialists in the next 5 years?
Dr. Richard Filipink Ph.D.: Much of this depends on budgets and response to the pandemic. If budgets tighten to pay off the debts caused by how the epidemic was handled in 2020, then a decrease in demand. If things improve in 2021-22, then there should be an increase in demand.
Dr. Elizabeth Keavney Ph.D.
Associate ProfessorAmerican Public University System
Public Administration Department
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Electronic Security Specialists to find work opportunities?
Dr. Elizabeth Keavney Ph.D.: Some areas are hiring public servants around the United States; however, many places are cutting back, since so many sites had experienced budget cuts, even before COVID-19 lockdowns caused further revenue reductions. If you can't find a full-time job right away, try taking a part-time job, an internship, or a position with a non-profit as a way to continue learning and to give yourself a chance to show the quality of your work.
How do you envision technology impacting Electronic Security Specialists in the next 5 years?
Dr. Elizabeth Keavney Ph.D.: COVID-19 has increased the number of people who are working at home. This means a solid basic knowledge of telecommuting, and the ability to work unsupervised will be necessary. The ability to use remote security protocols, the cloud, and various software platforms will be required.
How would you rate the starting salaries for Electronic Security Specialists, as well as the prospects for salary advancement?
Del Ross: In 2019, the Assistant General Manager position was one of the highest turnover roles in every hotel. With low unemployment, tomorrow's industry leaders' best and brightest were routinely leaving the hotel business to pursue careers in other areas. As a result, there will be many opportunities for new graduates and increased competition for this talent as the economy and the hotel business recovers from COVID19. While starting salaries and wage rates for hotel staff will remain low, compared to other industries, new hires' growth potential will be unprecedented. We expect a modest increase in starting wages over the next 24 months, followed by an acceleration of the promotion cycle to fill the gap in management depth created before the pandemic even began.
What type of skills will young Electronic Security Specialists need?
Donna Kukarola: Without a doubt, the need for computer literacy will continue to expand, the ability to work with people, communication skills, being a team member/collaborative. So, in other words, many of the "soft" skills will need the skills they trained for their industry/vocation.
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Electronic Security Specialists to find work opportunities?
Donna Kukarola: This one, not so sure of, the southeast continues to see options as well as mid-western states.
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Electronic Security Specialists?
Donna Kukarola: The procurement field is an opportunity; each day will have its own set of challenges and opportunities. Obtaining the right item/service at the right time, at the right price, is not all that procurement does. They are strategic members, sourcing, timing, keeping up with trends, laws, best practices, and advising that the resource desired is already available!
This year, entering the workforce will be different for many interviews to be held electronically - even, perhaps, teleworking when they get the job. Training is a bit more of a challenge then, and it can be hard to get a real feel of the "attitude." Keeping an open mind and being flexible is a must; during this pandemic, we have all had to learn how to do our jobs differently and navigate our careers.