Protective Service Occupations in Wisconsin
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 Wisconsin.
| Occupation | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $99,160 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $92,910 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | $92,410 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | $85,390 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $78,980 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other | $77,380 |
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | $74,490 |
| Fire Inspectors and Investigators | $69,920 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $63,510 |
| Transportation Security Screeners | $59,950 |
| Protective Service Workers, All Other | $55,660 |
| Firefighters | $47,710 |
| Animal Control Workers | $46,720 |
| Private Detectives and Investigators | $43,210 |
| Parking Enforcement Workers | $43,090 |
| Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators | $43,040 |
| Bailiffs | $39,140 |
| Security Guards | $39,110 |
| School Bus Monitors | $37,070 |
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $36,780 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $29,190 |