Executive Summary

About 20,460 first-line supervisors of protective service workers, all other work nationally, and $74,960 is the BLS national median annual wage. Projections imply about 7.1% annual decline; much hiring sits in federal, state, and local government, including state and local government schools and hospitals and the u.s. postal service (oews designation).

First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other: what the data shows

Common questions about first-line supervisors of protective service workers, all other careers, answered from BLS OEWS and O*NET in this repository.

What is a first-line supervisors of protective service workers, all other?

First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other is tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics under SOC 33-1099.

U.S. employment in our OEWS extract is about 20,460 workers.

How much does a first-line supervisors of protective service workers, all other make?

BLS national median annual wage: $74,960 (May 2024 in our extract).

Mean annual wage in our occupational extract: $87,694 — higher than the median, which often reflects top earners in the distribution.

Wage percentiles below are from the California OEWS extract (not national unless noted).

Wage percentileAnnual wage
10th percentile$47,771
25th percentile$64,195
Median (50th)$90,636
75th percentile$104,108
90th percentile$119,421

Is first-line supervisors of protective service workers, all other in demand?

Historical employment trend in our series implies about 7.1% annual decline (compound rate in the extract).

Five-year projected employment change: -30.6%.

Ten-year projected employment change: -51.9%.

Current U.S. headcount: 20,460.

We report federal series only—compare wages, growth, and openings against your target market.

Where do first-line supervisors of protective service workers, all others work?

Top industries by employment share in our OEWS industry extract:

IndustryEmploymentShare
Cross-industry20,46019.2%
Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation)12,00011.3%
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation)11,20010.5%
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation)11,20010.5%
Cross-industry, Private Ownership only8,4608.0%
Federal Government, including the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation)5,4505.1%

See Industry for charts.

What degrees lead to this career?

Common majors for First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other in O*NET:

See Related degrees.

What careers are related?

Other occupations linked through shared degree pathways in our mapping:

OccupationU.S. employmentMedian wage
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers143,590$33,720
Airfield Operations Specialists16,640$56,750
Protective Service Workers, All Other83,110$41,600
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents472,300$78,140
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel1,189,330$66,260

Employment

Employment and salary information for the First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other workforce.

Employment Over Time

20,460 U.S. workforce (OEWS)

California employment for First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other shrank from 26,740 in 2009 to 8,300 in 2025 (69.0%).

Historical employment for First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other from the California OEWS series, 2009–2025. The U.S. workforce figure is national and is not the endpoint of this line.

Yearly Wage Ranking

$74,960 Median pay (BLS national)

First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other earn $74,960 as the BLS national median annual wage.

Wage ranking compared to other occupations.

Wage Distribution

This chart shows the distribution of average salaries by income buckets for First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other.

Salary distribution for First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other.

Employment Growth Projections

-7.1% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)

5,758 Projected Employment (5 years)

Projected growth: -30.6%

3,995 Projected Employment (10 years)

Projected growth: -51.9%

This occupation is experiencing a decline. Consider related fields with better growth prospects.

Historical employment trends and future projections for First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other.

Industry

Information on the industries that employ First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other and on wages for those in the field.

Occupations by Industries

This graphic shows the share of First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other employed by various industries.

Industry distribution for First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other.

Wage Trends by Industry

9.8% Average Annual Wage Growth Rate

Historical wage growth trends by industry for First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other.

Geographic Distribution

Employment and wage information by geographic location for First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other.

State employment and wages are from the U.S. BLS OEWS May 2024 state extract. Metropolitan areas use the national MSA file when available.

Top States by Employment

Top States by Employment:

  • CA: 2,130 employees, $85,270 avg wage
  • NY: 1,740 employees, $85,710 avg wage
  • TX: 1,700 employees, $68,590 avg wage
  • FL: 1,350 employees, $74,390 avg wage
  • NJ: 990 employees, $65,650 avg wage
  • PA: 920 employees, $67,570 avg wage
  • WA: 830 employees, $79,900 avg wage
  • CO: 770 employees, $69,100 avg wage
  • VA: 650 employees, $69,510 avg wage
  • NC: 610 employees, $63,180 avg wage

Top 10 states by employment for First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other.

Top Metropolitan Areas

Top Metropolitan Areas:

  • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ: 1,980 employees, $79,620 avg wage
  • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA: 740 employees, $85,820 avg wage
  • Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV: 600 employees, $71,980 avg wage
  • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX: 590 employees, $66,560 avg wage
  • Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL: 590 employees, $78,350 avg wage
  • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA: 490 employees, $83,770 avg wage
  • Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD: 440 employees, $68,560 avg wage
  • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA: 370 employees, $75,930 avg wage
  • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX: 370 employees, $65,140 avg wage
  • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO: 340 employees, $73,990 avg wage

Top 10 metropolitan statistical areas by employment for First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other.

Diversity

Demographic information on First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other in the US.

Gender and Age

The U.S. workforce for First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other is about 20,460 people in our OEWS extract.

Gender and age distribution for First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other.

Races

Racial and ethnic shares when present in the career dataset. If the chart area shows a notice instead, occupational race/ethnicity fields are not yet populated for this extract.

Race and ethnicity distribution for First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other.

Education & Skills

Data on higher education choices and required skills for First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other.

Majors

The most common majors achieved by First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other in 2023 were Business, Social Sciences, General Studies.

Common majors for First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other.

Education Levels

The main educational levels achieved by First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other workers.

Education level distribution for First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other.

Skills

First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other need many skills, but most especially .

Required skills for First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other.

Knowledge & Abilities

Knowledge areas and abilities required for First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other.

Knowledge Areas

The most important knowledge areas for First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other include .

Knowledge areas required for First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other.

Abilities

Key abilities needed for First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other include .

Required abilities for First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other.

Work Activities

Common work activities performed by First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other.

Daily Activities

First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other spend their time on activities such as .

Most important work activities for First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other.

About

First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other

First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other earn $74,960 as the BLS national median annual wage.

SOC Code

33-1099 - First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other

Insights and Analysis

Compensation snapshot: First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other reports an average salary of $87,694.

Labor market presence: The current workforce is approximately 20,460 workers, indicating sustained demand.

Forward outlook: Projected annual decline is -7.1%, which should inform long-term career planning.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
    • Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
    • Data years: 2015-2024
    • Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
  • Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
    • Employment and wage data by occupation
    • Latest data: May 2024
    • Source: bls.gov/oes
  • O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
    • Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
    • Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
    • Source: onetcenter.org
  • IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
    • Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
    • Data years: 2015-2024
    • Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
  • Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
    • Demographic and workforce data
    • Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
    • Source: census.gov/acs

Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.

Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.

Methodology

Data for this profile is sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS), and O*NET Online.

All wage figures represent annual averages and may vary by location, industry, and experience level.