Protective Service Occupations in West Virginia
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 West Virginia.
| Occupation | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $90,690 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $72,960 |
| Transportation Security Screeners | $59,950 |
| Fish and Game Wardens | $59,630 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other | $59,360 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | $57,300 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | $56,720 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $54,570 |
| Fire Inspectors and Investigators | $52,820 |
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | $49,990 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $48,810 |
| Private Detectives and Investigators | $46,830 |
| Protective Service Workers, All Other | $46,760 |
| Firefighters | $41,500 |
| Security Guards | $37,220 |
| Animal Control Workers | $36,890 |
| Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators | $35,490 |
| Bailiffs | $34,800 |
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $31,800 |
| Parking Enforcement Workers | $29,100 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $24,350 |