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Job outlook for loss prevention agents in the United States
Loss prevention agent job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected loss prevention agent job growth rate is 6% from 2018-2028.
About 1,000 new jobs for loss prevention agents are projected over the next decade.
Loss prevention agent salaries have increased 17% for loss prevention agents in the last 5 years.
There are over 72,602 loss prevention agents currently employed in the United States.
There are 103,534 active loss prevention agent job openings in the US.
The average loss prevention agent salary is $36,455.
Are loss prevention agent jobs in demand?
Yes, loss prevention agent jobs are in demand. Loss prevention agent demand is projected to grow 6% from 2018 to 2028.
Loss prevention agent job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of loss prevention agent jobs and the average loss prevention agent salary over time.
Loss prevention agent jobs over time
Loss prevention agent job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 72,602 | 0.02% |
| 2020 | 115,831 | 0.03% |
| 2019 | 125,086 | 0.04% |
| 2018 | 100,266 | 0.03% |
| 2017 | 95,738 | 0.03% |
Average loss prevention agent salary over time
Loss prevention agent salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $36,455 | $17.53 | +4.9% |
| 2024 | $34,751 | $16.71 | +4.1% |
| 2023 | $33,397 | $16.06 | +1.6% |
| 2022 | $32,875 | $15.81 | +5.3% |
| 2021 | $31,223 | $15.01 | +0.2% |
Loss prevention agent jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of loss prevention agent job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where loss prevention agents earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for loss prevention agents
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 221 | 32% |
| 2 | Delaware | 961,939 | 248 | 26% |
| 3 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 258 | 25% |
| 4 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 398 | 21% |
| 5 | Vermont | 623,657 | 129 | 21% |
| 6 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,291 | 19% |
| 7 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 199 | 19% |
| 8 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 1,079 | 18% |
| 9 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 727 | 18% |
| 10 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 570 | 18% |
| 11 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 247 | 18% |
| 12 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 106 | 18% |
| 13 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 975 | 17% |
| 14 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,322 | 16% |
| 15 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 1,146 | 16% |
| 16 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 141 | 16% |
| 17 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 122 | 16% |
| 18 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 1,911 | 15% |
| 19 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 1,721 | 15% |
| 20 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 919 | 15% |
Most common cities for loss prevention agents
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burnsville | 2 | 3% | $39,898 |
| 2 | Aventura | 1 | 3% | $47,864 |
| 3 | Brea | 1 | 2% | $47,307 |
| 4 | Brentwood | 1 | 2% | $46,658 |
| 5 | Cupertino | 1 | 2% | $47,773 |
| 6 | Boulder | 1 | 1% | $34,763 |
| 7 | Bridgeport | 1 | 1% | $43,764 |
| 8 | Chico | 1 | 1% | $44,698 |
| 9 | Danbury | 1 | 1% | $43,226 |
| 10 | Boston | 2 | 0% | $41,731 |
| 11 | Los Angeles | 2 | 0% | $47,492 |
| 12 | Baltimore | 1 | 0% | $48,997 |
| 13 | Baton Rouge | 1 | 0% | $43,604 |
| 14 | Colorado Springs | 1 | 0% | $35,174 |
| 15 | Dallas | 1 | 0% | $40,822 |
| 16 | Denver | 1 | 0% | $34,848 |