Protective Service Occupations in Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area
8 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 Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area.
| Occupation | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $91,600 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $83,390 |
| Security Guards | $56,380 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $55,920 |
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | $48,840 |
| Protective Service Workers, All Other | $47,570 |
| Firefighters | $46,650 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $28,870 |