Protective Service Occupations in Kentucky
21 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 Kentucky.
| Occupation | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $80,080 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $77,440 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other | $72,900 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | $62,700 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $60,230 |
| Transportation Security Screeners | $59,950 |
| Fish and Game Wardens | $52,980 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | $50,950 |
| Fire Inspectors and Investigators | $50,800 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $50,340 |
| Private Detectives and Investigators | $48,130 |
| Protective Service Workers, All Other | $40,910 |
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | $40,230 |
| Firefighters | $37,140 |
| Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators | $36,920 |
| Animal Control Workers | $36,000 |
| Security Guards | $35,520 |
| Bailiffs | $33,900 |
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $33,870 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $30,890 |
| School Bus Monitors | $27,780 |