U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsMaintain order and protect life and property by enforcing local, tribal, State, or Federal laws and ordinances. Perform a combination of the following duties: patrol a specific area; direct traffic; issue traffic summonses; investigate accidents; apprehend and arrest suspects, or serve legal processes of courts.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 644,300 | 0.7 % | $26.74 | $55,620 | 0.7 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $15.24 | $19.63 | $25.74 | $33.21 | $40.15 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $31,700 | $40,830 | $53,540 | $69,070 | $83,510 |
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) | 549,330 | 9.82 | $26.79 | $55,710 |
| State Government (OES Designation) | 63,190 | 2.75 | $27.98 | $58,200 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 13,050 | 0.64 | $24.80 | $51,590 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 12,720 | 0.45 | $22.39 | $46,560 |
| Junior Colleges | 2,220 | 0.29 | $20.72 | $43,110 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 549,330 | 9.82 | $26.79 | $55,710 |
| State Government (OES Designation) | 63,190 | 2.75 | $27.98 | $58,200 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 13,050 | 0.64 | $24.80 | $51,590 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 12,720 | 0.45 | $22.39 | $46,560 |
| Junior Colleges | 2,220 | 0.29 | $20.72 | $43,110 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Government (OES Designation) | 63,190 | 2.75 | $27.98 | $58,200 |
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 549,330 | 9.82 | $26.79 | $55,710 |
| Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals | (8) | (8) | $26.71 | $55,560 |
| General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | 1,080 | 0.02 | $25.73 | $53,520 |
| Postal Service | 550 | 0.08 | $25.08 | $52,170 |
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 | 75,730 | 5.41 | 1.07 | $37.16 | $77,290 |
| New York | 55,480 | 6.65 | 1.31 | $28.98 | $60,270 |
| Texas | 53,490 | 5.30 | 1.05 | $24.25 | $50,440 |
| Florida | 36,540 | 5.14 | 1.02 | $26.84 | $55,840 |
| Illinois | 30,110 | 5.45 | 1.07 | $32.06 | $66,680 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 16,660 | 6.76 | 1.33 | $27.35 | $56,900 |
| New York | 55,480 | 6.65 | 1.31 | $28.98 | $60,270 |
| Mississippi | 6,860 | 6.41 | 1.27 | $15.11 | $31,430 |
| Louisiana | 11,520 | 6.29 | 1.24 | $18.28 | $38,020 |
| Alabama | 11,330 | 6.27 | 1.24 | $19.08 | $39,700 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 22,830 | 6.06 | 1.20 | $38.13 | $79,300 |
| California | 75,730 | 5.41 | 1.07 | $37.16 | $77,290 |
| District of Columbia | (8) | (8) | (8) | $32.48 | $67,560 |
| Illinois | 30,110 | 5.45 | 1.07 | $32.06 | $66,680 |
| Nevada | 4,790 | 4.30 | 0.85 | $31.66 | $65,840 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 22,490 | 5.89 | 1.16 | $40.50 | $84,230 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 20,770 | 5.87 | 1.16 | $35.49 | $73,810 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 14,480 | 5.80 | 1.14 | $25.61 | $53,270 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 13,070 | 5.71 | 1.13 | $31.26 | $65,020 |
| Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division | 11,380 | 6.30 | 1.24 | $28.30 | $58,860 |
| Baltimore-Towson, MD | 9,820 | 7.92 | 1.56 | $26.63 | $55,390 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 9,310 | 4.23 | 0.84 | $21.08 | $43,840 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 8,910 | 4.45 | 0.88 | $27.41 | $57,010 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ | 8,510 | 5.06 | 1.00 | $29.72 | $61,820 |
| Sacramento--Arden-Arcade--Roseville, CA | 8,220 | 10.02 | 1.98 | $28.93 | $60,170 |