Protective Service Occupations in District of Columbia
12 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 District of Columbia.
| Occupation | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| Private Detectives and Investigators | — |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $134,760 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | $126,560 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $88,330 |
| Protective Service Workers, All Other | $84,360 |
| Firefighters | $79,430 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $78,290 |
| Security Guards | $63,130 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other | $60,170 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $58,640 |
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $39,610 |
| School Bus Monitors | $36,580 |