Security systems services
NAICS Code: 561620
BLS projects Security systems services to grow +11.9% through 2034 - 9.5 points faster than the 2.4% average across 291 U.S. industries, faster-growing than 95% of them. It is one of the faster-growing industries in the dataset.
Where Security systems services sits among all industries
Projected 2024-2034 growth across 291 U.S. industries (BLS). This industry is marked in rose.
Where Security systems services sits by projected growth
Projected employment change across tracked industries
11.9% Top 5% higher than 95% of 291 industries
Industries, banded by projected growth
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Source BLS Employment Projections · 2026-05-15
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Signature: +11.9% projected BLS growth for Security systems services .
Growth is projected above the typical industry, while the public-company sample in this sector is mid-sized - treat the listed firms as illustrative peers rather than a complete employer census.
NAICS 561620 · 157,200 workers (2024, ×1k) · source BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034. Employer AI grades are occupation-weighted scores from our SEC cohort, not automation predictions for every establishment in Security systems services.
Peer Industries by Employment
How Security systems services (NAICS 561620) compares to industries of similar size, ordered by 2024 BLS employment.
| Industry | 2024 | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Security systems services | 157,200 | +11.9% |
| Metalworking machinery manufacturing | 157,100 | -6.2% |
| Rail transportation | 156,400 | +0.4% |
| Offices of optometrists | 154,500 | +7.6% |
| Exterminating and pest control services | 153,500 | +3.3% |
| Electrical equipment manufacturing | 153,000 | +4.4% |
Peers are selected by similarity in 2024 employment. Figures in thousands. Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people work in Security systems services?
As of 2024, the Security systems services industry employs approximately 157,200 workers in the United States, according to BLS Employment Projections data.
Is Security systems services growing or declining?
The Security systems services industry is projected to grow by 11.9% from 2024 to 2034, a net change of +18,800 jobs over the decade.
Which public companies sit near Security systems services?
We have not yet matched a public-company cohort to Security systems services. Browse the employer AI risk directory for sector-level peers.
How will AI affect the Security systems services industry?
AI impact on the Security systems services industry depends on the occupation mix inside it. View occupation-level AI exposure scores and employer risk grades for the measurable signals we publish.
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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections 2024-2034; SEC employer metadata for AI grades Employment figures in thousands. Employer grades are occupation-weighted exposure scores, not firm automation forecasts