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Job outlook for physical security specialists in the United States
Are physical security specialist jobs in demand?
Physical security specialist job and salary trends over time
Physical security specialist jobs over time
Physical security specialist job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,817 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,429 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 0 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 2,900 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 2,738 | 0.00% |
Average physical security specialist salary over time
Physical security specialist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $74,038 | $35.60 | +4.0% |
| 2024 | $71,219 | $34.24 | +2.4% |
| 2023 | $69,551 | $33.44 | +0.7% |
| 2022 | $69,038 | $33.19 | +1.4% |
| 2021 | $68,082 | $32.73 | +1.3% |
Physical security specialist jobs by state
Most common states for physical security specialists
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 247 | 36% |
| 2 | Vermont | 623,657 | 200 | 32% |
| 3 | Delaware | 961,939 | 294 | 31% |
| 4 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 316 | 30% |
| 5 | Alaska | 739,795 | 217 | 29% |
| 6 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 504 | 26% |
| 7 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 148 | 26% |
| 8 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 764 | 24% |
| 9 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 207 | 24% |
| 10 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,289 | 23% |
| 11 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 175 | 23% |
| 12 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 2,588 | 20% |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 2,573 | 20% |
| 14 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 2,085 | 20% |
| 15 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 2,044 | 20% |
| 16 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 1,233 | 20% |
| 17 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 722 | 20% |
| 18 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 418 | 20% |
| 19 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 362 | 20% |
| 20 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 270 | 20% |
Most common cities for physical security specialists
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Annapolis | 1 | 3% | $84,236 |
| 2 | Dover | 1 | 3% | $85,386 |
| 3 | Topeka | 2 | 2% | $79,916 |
| 4 | Washington | 5 | 1% | $101,550 |
| 5 | Tampa | 3 | 1% | $70,368 |
| 6 | Arlington | 2 | 1% | $96,627 |
| 7 | Rochester | 2 | 1% | $110,777 |
| 8 | Atlanta | 2 | 0% | $76,250 |
| 9 | Boston | 2 | 0% | $90,489 |
| 10 | Denver | 2 | 0% | $62,749 |
| 11 | Baton Rouge | 1 | 0% | $61,100 |
| 12 | Chicago | 1 | 0% | $89,746 |
| 13 | Colorado Springs | 1 | 0% | $63,997 |
| 14 | Des Moines | 1 | 0% | $81,344 |
Physical Security Specialist job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of physical security specialist experts
Rowan University
North Carolina Central University
Forsyth County, Georgia
Dr. Kate Seltzer Ph.D.
Assistant ProfessorRowan University
Department of Language, Literacy and Sociocultural education
How would you rate the starting salaries for Physical 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.
Elisha Blankson
Program Director NCCU, Assistant ProfessorNorth Carolina Central University
Communication Disorders Department
What type of skills will young Physical 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.
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Physical 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.