Protective Service Occupations in Rhode Island
16 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 Rhode Island.
| Occupation | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $93,110 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $88,780 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | $84,160 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $77,280 |
| Fire Inspectors and Investigators | $74,380 |
| Firefighters | $69,480 |
| Transportation Security Screeners | $67,720 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $67,350 |
| Protective Service Workers, All Other | $64,140 |
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | $60,170 |
| Animal Control Workers | $57,790 |
| Private Detectives and Investigators | $51,610 |
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $42,930 |
| Security Guards | $38,900 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $36,090 |
| School Bus Monitors | $35,820 |