Protective Service Occupations in Utah
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 Utah.
| Occupation | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $109,760 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | $102,070 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | $97,430 |
| Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists | $77,480 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $77,210 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $74,530 |
| Fire Inspectors and Investigators | $72,550 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other | $70,440 |
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | $61,340 |
| Transportation Security Screeners | $59,950 |
| Bailiffs | $57,860 |
| Parking Enforcement Workers | $53,020 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $51,570 |
| Private Detectives and Investigators | $51,130 |
| Firefighters | $49,270 |
| Protective Service Workers, All Other | $49,000 |
| Animal Control Workers | $46,690 |
| Security Guards | $42,440 |
| School Bus Monitors | $37,530 |
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $34,480 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $28,400 |