U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsThis major group comprises the following occupations: First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers ; First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives ; First-Line Supervisors of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers ; First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other ; Firefighters ; Fire Inspectors and Investigators ; Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists ; Bailiffs ; Correctional Officers and Jailers ; Detectives and Criminal Investigators ; Fish and Game Wardens ; Parking Enforcement Workers ; Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers ; Transit and Railroad Police ; Animal Control Workers ; Private Detectives and Investigators ; Gaming Surveillance Officers and Gaming Investigators ; Security Guards ; Crossing Guards ; Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers ; Transportation Security Screeners* (federal only) ; Protective Service Workers, All Other *
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this major group:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3,187,810 | 0.4 % | $20.43 | $42,490 | 0.7 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this major group:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $9.05 | $11.80 | $17.63 | $26.53 | $35.69 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $18,820 | $24,550 | $36,660 | $55,190 | $74,230 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 1,382,890 | 24.72 | $24.69 | $51,360 |
| Investigation and Security Services | 617,110 | 79.12 | $12.48 | $25,950 |
| State Government (OES Designation) | 415,420 | 18.09 | $23.28 | $48,410 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 149,240 | 7.33 | $30.12 | $62,660 |
| Elementary and Secondary Schools | 61,160 | 0.72 | $14.36 | $29,860 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation and Security Services | 617,110 | 79.12 | $12.48 | $25,950 |
| Facilities Support Services | 37,970 | 28.27 | $15.77 | $32,800 |
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 1,382,890 | 24.72 | $24.69 | $51,360 |
| State Government (OES Designation) | 415,420 | 18.09 | $23.28 | $48,410 |
| Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events | 7,650 | 8.02 | $13.02 | $27,070 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Service | 1,520 | 0.23 | $34.60 | $71,960 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 149,240 | 7.33 | $30.12 | $62,660 |
| Rail Transportation | 1,350 | 0.60 | $28.33 | $58,920 |
| Natural Gas Distribution | 210 | 0.20 | $27.24 | $56,660 |
| Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities | 750 | 0.09 | $26.67 | $55,470 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 365,920 | 26.13 | 1.04 | $25.28 | $52,580 |
| New York | 266,880 | 31.99 | 1.28 | $23.09 | $48,020 |
| Texas | 260,720 | 25.84 | 1.03 | $18.91 | $39,330 |
| Florida | 220,810 | 31.08 | 1.24 | $18.99 | $39,500 |
| Illinois | 140,030 | 25.33 | 1.01 | $22.35 | $46,500 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 25,710 | 40.20 | 1.60 | $27.48 | $57,160 |
| Hawaii | 21,720 | 37.99 | 1.52 | $19.44 | $40,440 |
| Nevada | 37,920 | 34.05 | 1.36 | $19.74 | $41,060 |
| New Mexico | 25,110 | 32.29 | 1.29 | $17.91 | $37,240 |
| New York | 266,880 | 31.99 | 1.28 | $23.09 | $48,020 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 25,710 | 40.20 | 1.60 | $27.48 | $57,160 |
| New Jersey | 103,810 | 27.53 | 1.10 | $25.83 | $53,740 |
| California | 365,920 | 26.13 | 1.04 | $25.28 | $52,580 |
| Washington | 54,710 | 20.31 | 0.81 | $25.17 | $52,350 |
| New York | 266,880 | 31.99 | 1.28 | $23.09 | $48,020 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 184,200 | 36.97 | 1.47 | $23.21 | $48,280 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 111,670 | 29.25 | 1.17 | $24.67 | $51,320 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 97,060 | 27.40 | 1.09 | $23.15 | $48,150 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 68,900 | 30.10 | 1.20 | $25.44 | $52,920 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 60,260 | 24.13 | 0.96 | $17.87 | $37,180 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 48,850 | 22.20 | 0.89 | $17.18 | $35,740 |
| Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division | 47,230 | 26.17 | 1.04 | $21.49 | $44,700 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ | 47,140 | 28.00 | 1.12 | $20.75 | $43,170 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 43,630 | 21.80 | 0.87 | $19.40 | $40,350 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA NECTA Division | 42,680 | 25.74 | 1.03 | $22.44 | $46,680 |