It is sometimes stated that the 'mean' means average. This is incorrect if mean is taken in the specific sense of arithmetic mean as there are different types of averages: the mean, median, and mode. For instance, average house prices almost always use the median value for the average.
Loss prevention agents can make more or less than their detective counterparts, depending on their actual industry. For example, loss prevention agents who worked for security services made an average hourly wage of $21.17, as of May 2010.
The group as a whole has a nationwide average of $10.03 per hour for pay. The income range spans the entire spectrum between $8.06 per hour and $13.38. In this profession, less than 10 percent enjoy medical and dental coverage, and less than five percent have vision insurance, as well.