Retail Loss Prevention Specialists Salary by State
The national median pay for retail loss prevention specialists is $42,540 a year. By state, it ranges from $31,270 in Arkansas to $88,960 in New Hampshire. These figures are for the broader BLS group “Protective Service Workers, All Other”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $32,470
- 25th percentile
- $35,420
- Median
- $42,540
- 75th percentile
- $54,910
- Top 10%
- $74,590
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job (broader BLS group “Protective Service Workers, All Other”). About 81,500 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Hampshire | $88,960 | +109% | $56,770 | $101,380 | 90 |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $88,570 | +108% | $58,520 | $110,680 | 80 |
| 3 | Alabama | $86,350 | +103% | $31,500 | $104,000 | 330 |
| 4 | New Mexico | $64,940 | +53% | $34,480 | $126,050 | 650 |
| 5 | Wisconsin | $57,620 | +35% | $32,810 | $83,430 | 910 |
| 6 | Vermont | $57,490 | +35% | $29,140 | $82,180 | 60 |
| 7 | Hawaii | $57,370 | +35% | $40,240 | $132,790 | 110 |
| 8 | Alaska | $56,120 | +32% | $38,210 | $76,000 | 400 |
| 9 | New Jersey | $54,950 | +29% | $33,280 | $80,330 | 3,520 |
| 10 | Nevada | $54,790 | +29% | $34,500 | $78,520 | 910 |
| 11 | Rhode Island | $54,630 | +28% | $38,590 | $93,260 | 60 |
| 12 | North Dakota | $53,460 | +26% | $37,460 | $76,010 | 230 |
| 13 | Maryland | $52,780 | +24% | $31,200 | $88,570 | 930 |
| 14 | New York | $52,690 | +24% | $37,900 | $92,890 | 1,930 |
| 15 | Oklahoma | $52,360 | +23% | $31,460 | $77,330 | 150 |
| 16 | Massachusetts | $50,040 | +18% | $33,680 | $79,150 | 610 |
| 17 | Maine | $49,940 | +17% | $37,440 | $68,990 | 170 |
| 18 | Mississippi | $49,800 | +17% | $27,060 | $67,200 | 180 |
| 19 | Michigan | $49,730 | +17% | $34,120 | $70,260 | 730 |
| 20 | Utah | $49,610 | +17% | $36,490 | $133,810 | 910 |
| 21 | Oregon | $49,520 | +16% | $38,210 | $73,530 | 2,180 |
| 22 | Missouri | $49,290 | +16% | $35,010 | $75,190 | 240 |
| 23 | Arizona | $49,090 | +15% | $44,480 | $76,190 | 970 |
| 24 | Indiana | $47,930 | +13% | $28,380 | $57,970 | 240 |
| 25 | Nebraska | $47,090 | +11% | $36,560 | $103,280 | 80 |
| 26 | Idaho | $46,580 | +9% | $38,800 | $66,940 | 170 |
| 27 | Kentucky | $46,580 | +9% | $30,330 | $69,210 | 540 |
| 28 | Georgia | $45,200 | +6% | $23,470 | $80,030 | 1,260 |
| 29 | Ohio | $44,890 | +6% | $33,810 | $65,940 | 1,520 |
| 30 | Louisiana | $44,410 | +4% | $27,940 | $64,170 | 2,370 |
| 31 | Colorado | $44,340 | +4% | $36,640 | $68,230 | 4,640 |
| 32 | Florida | $44,310 | +4% | $34,430 | $72,090 | 2,790 |
| 33 | South Carolina | $44,130 | +4% | $28,360 | $63,760 | 320 |
| 34 | Tennessee | $44,100 | +4% | $33,170 | $77,340 | 830 |
| 35 | North Carolina | $43,740 | +3% | $35,800 | $72,170 | 790 |
| 36 | West Virginia | $43,700 | +3% | $29,560 | $90,900 | 170 |
| 37 | South Dakota | $42,260 | −1% | $35,380 | $65,170 | 130 |
| 38 | Washington | $42,170 | −1% | $34,650 | $59,210 | 4,530 |
| 39 | Kansas | $42,150 | −1% | $27,410 | $63,840 | 300 |
| 40 | Montana | $41,660 | −2% | $27,330 | $75,280 | 310 |
| 41 | Wyoming | $40,330 | −5% | $33,060 | $68,680 | 590 |
| 42 | Delaware | $39,520 | −7% | $34,530 | $55,470 | 130 |
| 43 | California | $39,330 | −8% | $34,320 | $72,430 | 26,360 |
| 44 | Minnesota | $38,330 | −10% | $32,610 | $73,140 | 670 |
| 45 | Iowa | $38,160 | −10% | $32,090 | $53,540 | Not published |
| 46 | Illinois | $38,020 | −11% | $34,620 | $82,170 | 600 |
| 47 | Connecticut | $37,480 | −12% | $34,010 | $83,860 | 910 |
| 48 | Virginia | $35,230 | −17% | $27,120 | $79,250 | 4,000 |
| 49 | Pennsylvania | $34,320 | −19% | $24,320 | $54,620 | 5,720 |
| 50 | Texas | $33,500 | −21% | $25,570 | $64,920 | 4,360 |
| 51 | Arkansas | $31,270 | −26% | $28,090 | $54,600 | 560 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates for the broader group “Protective Service Workers, All Other”. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Retail Loss Prevention Specialists salary questions
Which state pays retail loss prevention specialists the most?
New Hampshire, with a median of $88,960 a year (+109% vs. the national median of $42,540). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays retail loss prevention specialists the least?
Arkansas, with a median of $31,270 a year (−26% vs. national).
Where do most retail loss prevention specialists work?
California has the most jobs, about 26,360, with a median of $39,330.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.