Protective Service Occupations in Birmingham, AL
16 occupations · 2024 BLS OEWS data
Protective service occupations include police officers, firefighters, security guards, and other workers who protect people and property from crime, fire, and other hazards. The table below shows 2024 wage data for these occupations as reported in Birmingham, AL.
| Occupation | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $90,200 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | $82,210 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | $81,520 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other | $78,960 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $76,580 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $61,050 |
| Transportation Security Screeners | $60,510 |
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | $54,050 |
| Private Detectives and Investigators | $51,730 |
| Firefighters | $49,900 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $49,750 |
| Bailiffs | $39,470 |
| Animal Control Workers | $37,080 |
| Security Guards | $29,990 |
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $28,770 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $28,650 |