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Job outlook for loss prevention specialists in the United States
Loss prevention specialist job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected loss prevention specialist job growth rate is 6% from 2018-2028.
About 1,000 new jobs for loss prevention specialists are projected over the next decade.
Loss prevention specialist salaries have increased 16% for loss prevention specialists in the last 5 years.
There are over 73,690 loss prevention specialists currently employed in the United States.
There are 59,094 active loss prevention specialist job openings in the US.
The average loss prevention specialist salary is $47,451.
Are loss prevention specialist jobs in demand?
Yes, loss prevention specialist jobs are in demand. Loss prevention specialist demand is projected to grow 6% from 2018 to 2028.
Loss prevention specialist job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of loss prevention specialist jobs and the average loss prevention specialist salary over time.
Loss prevention specialist jobs over time
Loss prevention specialist job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 73,690 | 0.02% |
| 2020 | 116,722 | 0.03% |
| 2019 | 142,033 | 0.04% |
| 2018 | 100,418 | 0.03% |
| 2017 | 95,699 | 0.03% |
Average loss prevention specialist salary over time
Loss prevention specialist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $47,451 | $22.81 | --6.9% |
| 2025 | $50,963 | $24.50 | +14.3% |
| 2024 | $44,580 | $21.43 | +5.9% |
| 2023 | $42,081 | $20.23 | +3.2% |
| 2022 | $40,786 | $19.61 | --1.1% |
Loss prevention specialist jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of loss prevention specialist job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where loss prevention specialists earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for loss prevention specialists
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 219 | 32% |
| 2 | Delaware | 961,939 | 219 | 23% |
| 3 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 422 | 22% |
| 4 | Alaska | 739,795 | 143 | 19% |
| 5 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,217 | 18% |
| 6 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 573 | 18% |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 2,187 | 17% |
| 8 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 1,019 | 17% |
| 9 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 736 | 17% |
| 10 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,319 | 16% |
| 11 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 914 | 16% |
| 12 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 212 | 16% |
| 13 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 163 | 16% |
| 14 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 1,760 | 15% |
| 15 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 892 | 15% |
| 16 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 850 | 15% |
| 17 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 464 | 15% |
| 18 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 218 | 15% |
| 19 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 924 | 14% |
| 20 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 149 | 14% |
Most common cities for loss prevention specialists
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bowie | 2 | 3% | $66,498 |
| 2 | Woburn | 1 | 3% | $67,017 |
| 3 | Sarasota | 1 | 2% | $48,173 |
| 4 | Killeen | 1 | 1% | $62,286 |
| 5 | Livonia | 1 | 1% | $67,805 |
| 6 | Santa Barbara | 1 | 1% | $83,559 |
| 7 | Boston | 1 | 0% | $67,544 |
| 8 | Irvine | 1 | 0% | $79,485 |
| 9 | Jacksonville | 1 | 0% | $46,845 |
| 10 | San Diego | 1 | 0% | $78,815 |
| 11 | Tucson | 1 | 0% | $52,866 |
| 12 | Virginia Beach | 1 | 0% | $53,235 |