Protective Service Occupations in Michigan
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 Michigan.
| Occupation | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $99,130 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $92,560 |
| Fire Inspectors and Investigators | $86,770 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | $79,140 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other | $78,290 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | $75,460 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $74,420 |
| Transportation Security Screeners | $66,120 |
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | $65,250 |
| Bailiffs | $55,950 |
| Firefighters | $55,570 |
| Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators | $51,980 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $49,800 |
| Private Detectives and Investigators | $49,700 |
| Protective Service Workers, All Other | $49,670 |
| Animal Control Workers | $48,710 |
| Parking Enforcement Workers | $38,990 |
| Security Guards | $38,120 |
| School Bus Monitors | $32,920 |
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $31,200 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $29,660 |