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Loss Prevention Managers in Puerto Rico

Considering working as a Loss Prevention Managers in Puerto Rico? Here’s what the data says. All managers not listed separately.

What do Loss Prevention Managers Make in Puerto Rico?

The loss prevention managers working in Puerto Rico, the median annual wage is $78,740 per year (or roughly $37.86/hour).Annual wages span from $43,310 at the 10th percentile to $139,010 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic	Annual	Hourly
10th percentile	$43,310	$20.82
25th percentile	$58,810	$28.28
Median (50th)	$78,740	$37.86
75th percentile	$107,240	$51.56
90th percentile	$139,010	$66.83

The job concentration index in Puerto Rico relative to the national average — is 1.39, suggesting that loss prevention managers are more concentrated here than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, loss prevention managers earn a median of $165,723 per year ($79.67/hour), below the Puerto Rico median.

Employment Outlook

National employment for 259,400 loss prevention managers in the U.S.. In Puerto Rico alone, around 5,360 people work in this role. That trails the typical state, which employs around 5,640 loss prevention managers.

Top Puerto Rico Metros for Loss Prevention Managers

These are the Puerto Rico metros with the most loss prevention managers in Puerto Rico.

Metro Area	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR	4,730	$80,000
Ponce, PR	160	$45,040
Aguadilla, PR	120	$72,850
Mayaguez, PR	120	$51,040
Arecibo, PR	90	$50,000
Guayama, PR	40	$41,960

Top States for Loss Prevention Managers Employment

The table below shows the states where the most loss prevention managers work.

State	Number Employed
California	103,510
Texas	53,070
Florida	46,500
Georgia	36,520
Pennsylvania	24,480
New Jersey	24,000
Virginia	22,210
North Carolina	21,150
Maryland	20,810
District of Columbia	18,180
Tennessee	17,260
New York	16,640
Louisiana	15,360
Wisconsin	13,910
Colorado	13,710
Nevada	10,990
Washington	10,740
Massachusetts	10,670
Ohio	9,390
Arizona	9,280

Highest-Paying States for Loss Prevention Managers

The highest-paying states for loss prevention managers.

State	Annual Median Salary
Massachusetts	$172,380
District of Columbia	$171,910
California	$170,740
Delaware	$170,310
Washington	$165,080
Colorado	$164,010
New Jersey	$163,630
Virginia	$162,610
New York	$161,360
Minnesota	$158,680

Skills

The most important loss prevention managers skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Knowledge Areas

Important knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Abilities

The abilities that matter most for loss prevention managers, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Daily Tasks

Common tasks include:

• Coordinate or conduct internal investigations of problems such as employee theft and violations of corporate loss prevention policies.
• Administer systems and programs to reduce loss, maintain inventory control, or increase safety.
• Review loss prevention exception reports and cash discrepancies to ensure adherence to guidelines.
• Train loss prevention staff, retail managers, or store employees on loss control and prevention measures.
• Investigate or interview individuals suspected of shoplifting or internal theft.
• Provide recommendations and solutions in crisis situations such as workplace violence, protests, and demonstrations.
• Identify potential for loss and develop strategies to eliminate it.
• Hire or supervise loss prevention staff.
• Advise retail managers on compliance with applicable codes, laws, regulations, or standards.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with federal, state, or local law enforcement agencies or members of the retail loss prevention community.
• Perform or direct inventory investigations in response to shrink results outside of acceptable ranges.
• Maintain documentation of all loss prevention activity.

Work Activities

• Getting Information
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems
• Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
• Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
• Documenting/Recording Information
• Training and Teaching Others
• Working with Computers
• Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
• Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
• Communicating with People Outside the Organization
• Analyzing Data or Information

Tools & Technology

Technologies frequently used: Hot technologies: Google Workspace software, Microsoft Access In-demand technologies: Enterprise application integration EAI software

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Programs that train for this career include:

• Business Administration & Management
• Business & Commerce
• Entrepreneurial Studies
• Hospitality Management
• Telecommunications Management
• Economics
• Natural Resource Management

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Related Careers

Careers similar to loss prevention managers include:

• Security Managers
• Medical and Health Services Managers
• Social and Community Service Managers
• Emergency Management Directors
• Compliance Managers
• Environmental Compliance Inspectors

Also Known As

Area Asset Protection Manager, Area Loss Prevention Manager, Asset Protection Leader, Asset Protection Manager, Asset Protection Supervisor, Asset Protection and Safety Manager, Asset Safety Manager, District Asset Protection Manager, District Loss Prevention Manager, Logistics Loss Prevention Manager, Loss Control Manager, Loss Prevention Director, Loss Prevention Leader, Loss Prevention Manager, Loss Prevention Operations Director.

References

• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — https://www.bls.gov/oes/
• O*NET Online — https://www.onetonline.org/
• BLS Employment Projections — https://www.bls.gov/emp/
• O*NET-SOC code: 11-9199.08