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Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics
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| Occupation | Employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage |
|---|---|---|---|
Security guards | 1,028,830 | $12.70 | $26,430 |
Police and sheriff's patrol officers | 641,590 | 26.53 | 55,180 |
Correctional officers and jailers | 455,350 | 20.49 | 42,610 |
Fire fighters | 305,500 | 22.72 | 47,270 |
Lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers | 115,640 | 9.85 | 20,490 |
Detectives and criminal investigators | 110,380 | 31.66 | 65,860 |
Crossing guards | 68,470 | 12.23 | 25,430 |
Animal control workers | 15,320 | 16.14 | 33,560 |
Last Modified Date: April 21, 2011