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Job outlook for loss prevention associates in the United States
Loss prevention associate job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected loss prevention associate job growth rate is 6% from 2018-2028.
About 1,000 new jobs for loss prevention associates are projected over the next decade.
Loss prevention associate salaries have increased 17% for loss prevention associates in the last 5 years.
There are over 70,173 loss prevention associates currently employed in the United States.
There are 82,313 active loss prevention associate job openings in the US.
The average loss prevention associate salary is $38,861.
Are loss prevention associate jobs in demand?
Yes, loss prevention associate jobs are in demand. Loss prevention associate demand is projected to grow 6% from 2018 to 2028.
Loss prevention associate job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of loss prevention associate jobs and the average loss prevention associate salary over time.
Loss prevention associate jobs over time
Loss prevention associate job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 70,173 | 0.02% |
| 2020 | 112,758 | 0.03% |
| 2019 | 121,774 | 0.04% |
| 2018 | 97,259 | 0.03% |
| 2017 | 92,820 | 0.03% |
Average loss prevention associate salary over time
Loss prevention associate salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $38,861 | $18.68 | +4.9% |
| 2025 | $37,044 | $17.81 | +4.1% |
| 2024 | $35,601 | $17.12 | +1.6% |
| 2023 | $35,045 | $16.85 | +5.3% |
| 2022 | $33,283 | $16.00 | +0.2% |
Loss prevention associate jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of loss prevention associate job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where loss prevention associates earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for loss prevention associates
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 172 | 25% |
| 2 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 317 | 17% |
| 3 | Delaware | 961,939 | 168 | 17% |
| 4 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,123 | 16% |
| 5 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 506 | 16% |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 1,924 | 15% |
| 7 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 913 | 15% |
| 8 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 688 | 15% |
| 9 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 1,578 | 14% |
| 10 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 767 | 14% |
| 11 | Alaska | 739,795 | 102 | 14% |
| 12 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 133 | 13% |
| 13 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 133 | 13% |
| 14 | California | 39,536,653 | 4,892 | 12% |
| 15 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 1,046 | 12% |
| 16 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,030 | 12% |
| 17 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 738 | 12% |
| 18 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 675 | 12% |
| 19 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 674 | 12% |
| 20 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 156 | 11% |
Most common cities for loss prevention associates
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elk River | 2 | 8% | $42,533 |
| 2 | Plainfield | 2 | 6% | $46,689 |
| 3 | Danvers | 1 | 4% | $54,478 |
| 4 | Edgewood | 1 | 4% | $59,367 |
| 5 | Lombard | 1 | 2% | $43,350 |
| 6 | Minneapolis | 4 | 1% | $42,941 |
| 7 | Saint Paul | 4 | 1% | $43,064 |
| 8 | San Bernardino | 3 | 1% | $51,517 |
| 9 | Wichita | 2 | 1% | $41,170 |
| 10 | Ann Arbor | 1 | 1% | $45,971 |
| 11 | Daly City | 1 | 1% | $55,271 |
| 12 | Denton | 1 | 1% | $46,270 |
| 13 | Hoover | 1 | 1% | $47,157 |
| 14 | Kalamazoo | 1 | 1% | $44,363 |
| 15 | Livonia | 1 | 1% | $46,125 |
| 16 | Austin | 1 | 0% | $49,108 |
| 17 | Birmingham | 1 | 0% | $47,090 |
| 18 | Indianapolis | 1 | 0% | $47,106 |