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Average First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker Salary in the United States

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

How much does a first-line supervisors of security worker make in the United States?

The average salary for a first-line supervisors of security worker in the United States is $59,580, but the range typically falls between $43,460 and $70,040. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $28.64, with a range between $20.9 and $33.67.

There are approximately 64,900 people employed as a first-line supervisors of security worker in the United States. With California, New York, Florida employing the highest number of first-line supervisors of security workers.The state with the best pay for a first-line supervisors of security worker is Minnesota, with an average annual salary of $74,020, while South Carolina has the lowest average annual salary of $47,760.

Annual SalaryHourly Wage
10th Percentile$36,560$17.58
25th Percentile$43,460$20.9
Median$54,580$26.24
75th Percentile$70,040$33.67
90th Percentile$87,400$42.02

Average first-line supervisors of security worker salary by location

The salary of a first-line supervisors of security worker can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a first-line supervisors of security worker in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for first-line supervisors of security workers are Minnesota, Delaware, District of Columbia, New Hampshire, Virginia while the worst states are South Carolina, Wyoming, Mississippi, Kentucky, Michigan.

Lower salary
Higher salary
StateLow-endAverageHigh-end
Alabama$28,930$57,220$90,950
Alaska$42,650$66,460$95,260
Arizona$37,430$61,140$85,660
Arkansas$39,170$62,420$97,740
California$40,710$60,830$90,330
Colorado$39,760$61,470$83,680
Connecticut$37,960$59,040$90,160
Delaware$45,800$69,220$92,380
District of Columbia$52,190$72,530$85,010
Florida$34,840$54,360$80,330
Georgia$34,320$53,040$80,400
Hawaii$35,790$57,730$80,410
Idaho$34,380$50,780$79,570
Illinois$40,710$60,140$89,630
Indiana$36,260$59,980$83,110
Iowa$35,590$52,880$74,620
Kansas$36,790$57,310$84,650
Kentucky$34,130$47,850$66,980
Louisiana$35,300$54,070$78,520
Maine$41,260$57,620$77,460
Maryland$40,580$67,280$93,440
Massachusetts$44,030$60,950$89,800
Michigan$34,050$48,400$66,710
Minnesota$46,670$74,020$90,520
Mississippi$29,380$44,400$63,640
Missouri$43,770$62,590$84,860
Montana$37,300$61,690$93,680
Nebraska$36,080$58,180$85,820
Nevada$36,030$53,520$76,190
New Hampshire$48,050$74,040$98,310
New Jersey$38,920$62,010$94,890
New Mexico$33,200$52,150$71,350
New York$42,500$67,890$99,190
North Carolina$35,050$58,910$81,960
North Dakota$39,730$58,090$86,210
Ohio$34,510$55,890$80,780
Oklahoma$35,530$60,340$73,160
Oregon$45,030$57,660$83,160
Pennsylvania$38,600$59,020$82,220
Rhode Island$44,190$63,100$81,050
South Carolina$32,170$47,760$67,860
South Dakota$36,030$55,610$74,250
Tennessee$30,150$53,000$90,970
Texas$35,140$58,520$84,680
Utah$39,180$61,850$82,920
Vermont$47,580$58,850$74,340
Virginia$35,530$70,700$109,020
Washington$44,120$67,940$98,120
West Virginia$29,530$45,200$62,320
Wisconsin$35,920$56,900$78,350
Wyoming$30,440$46,020$63,070

Even between cities, the salary of a first-line supervisors of security worker can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for first-line supervisors of security workers is Kennewick-Richland area, WA with an average salary of $106,870.The city with the lowest average salary for first-line supervisors of security workers is Flint, MI with an average salary of $39,260.

Areas with highest average salaries for first-line supervisors of security workers

  1. Kennewick-Richland area, WA - $106,870
  2. San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles-Arroyo Grande area, CA - $104,040
  3. Dothan, AL - $98,180
  4. Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers area, AR - $82,470
  5. Syracuse, NY - $81,400

Areas with lowest average salaries for first-line supervisors of security workers

  1. Flint, MI - $39,260
  2. Charleston, WV - $39,370
  3. Northeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area, MS - $40,000
  4. Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area, WY - $40,480
  5. Bowling Green, KY - $40,870

Employment trends for first-line supervisors of security workers in the United States

The number of first-line supervisors of security workers in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2021, the number of first-line supervisors of security workers has increased by 9,450. On average, the number of first-line supervisors of security workers has been increasing by 5.7% each year. The salary of first-line supervisors of security workers has been increasing. Since 2021, the salary of first-line supervisors of security workers has increased by $4,500. On average, the salary of first-line supervisors of security workers has been increasing by 2.7% each year.

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How first-line supervisors of security workers salaries compare to other protective service occupations

First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers are part of the protective service occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for first-line supervisors of security workers compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all protective service occupations jobs here.

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