Protective Service Occupations in Massachusetts
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 Massachusetts.
| Occupation | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $111,460 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $105,150 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | $97,520 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | $96,450 |
| Fire Inspectors and Investigators | $84,650 |
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | $78,830 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other | $78,680 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $78,610 |
| Bailiffs | $76,770 |
| Firefighters | $73,110 |
| Transportation Security Screeners | $63,690 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $61,180 |
| Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators | $61,090 |
| Animal Control Workers | $60,120 |
| Private Detectives and Investigators | $57,840 |
| Parking Enforcement Workers | $50,640 |
| Protective Service Workers, All Other | $47,840 |
| Security Guards | $44,950 |
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $41,010 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $36,830 |
| School Bus Monitors | $36,070 |