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Security Managers

Part of Business Management & Administration, in the General Management pathway.

Job zone 4: considerable preparationO*NET 11-3013.01

What the work is

Direct an organization's security functions, including physical security and safety of employees and facilities.

What it pays

$101,450
Median pay per year, San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro
New workers start near $62,050
Experienced workers reach $174,560
  1. $62k10th
  2. $77k25th
  3. $101kMedian
  4. $136k75th
  5. $175k90th
Wage percentiles: 10th $62,050, 25th $76,680, Median $101,450, 75th $136,040, 90th $174,560

About 950 people do this job in the San Antonio area.

Job outlook

Alamo region (Bexar and 12 surrounding counties), Texas Workforce Commission projection 2024 to 2034. U.S. figures from the BLS for comparison.

+15.7%

employment change in the Alamo region, 951 to 1,100 jobs · U.S. +4%

98

openings a year in the Alamo region, from growth and people leaving · U.S. 13,200

951

employed in the Alamo region in 2024 · U.S. 151,400

Typical entry education: Bachelor's degree · Experience: Less than 5 years

Alamo programs that lead here

  • Northeast Lakeview
  • Northwest Vista
  • Palo Alto
  • St. Philip's
  • San Antonio
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