Protective Service Occupations in Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area
15 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 Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area.
| Occupation | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $66,090 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $62,450 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | $59,330 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $54,770 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $47,970 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | $47,750 |
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | $47,520 |
| Private Detectives and Investigators | $41,700 |
| Animal Control Workers | $39,770 |
| Protective Service Workers, All Other | $39,560 |
| Security Guards | $36,810 |
| Fire Inspectors and Investigators | $36,300 |
| School Bus Monitors | $33,140 |
| Firefighters | $32,380 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $24,890 |