Security Guards (33-9032)
Occupation description: Guard, patrol, or monitor premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules. May operate x-ray and metal detector equipment. Excludes Transportation Security Screeners (33-9093).
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Employment and Job Openings
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| Employment | Average annual openings | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 estimate | 2028 projection | Percent change | Labor force exits | Occupation transfers | Total | |
| Alaska | 2,449 | 2,768 | 13.0 | 133 | 203 | 368 |
| United States | 1,143,800 | 1,184,000 | 0.0 | 59,400 | 90,400 | 153,800 |
Job outlook
- Alaska: Alaska’s employment growth is moderate with very high employment opportunities. Read more.
2020 Wages
| Mean Wage | Wage by Percentile | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | |
| United States | 16.52 | 10.54 | 12.60 | 14.93 | 18.86 | 24.81 |
| Alaska | 20.90 | 13.79 | 16.08 | 19.00 | 23.56 | 32.62 |
| Anchorage/Mat-Su Area | 21.46 | 13.67 | 16.00 | 19.10 | 24.34 | 35.17 |
| Fairbanks North Star Borough | 22.07 | 13.72 | 16.92 | 22.38 | 26.55 | 30.73 |
| Balance of State | 19.47 | 14.07 | 16.17 | 18.35 | 22.03 | 25.39 |
