Protective Service Occupations in South Dakota
18 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 South Dakota.
| Occupation | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| Private Detectives and Investigators | — |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $83,220 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $77,440 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | $75,320 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other | $74,960 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | $71,770 |
| Fish and Game Wardens | $63,450 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $60,550 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $60,300 |
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | $52,310 |
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $50,260 |
| Animal Control Workers | $49,590 |
| Transportation Security Screeners | $49,000 |
| Firefighters | $47,520 |
| Protective Service Workers, All Other | $42,480 |
| Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators | $37,250 |
| Security Guards | $37,010 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $29,850 |