Public Safety Sector Profile - Table A
Public Safety Sector Profile – Table A
Table A. U.S. Public Safety Workers by Occupational Category, 2010
| Occupational category | Census 2010 Occupation Codes | Estimated Population Represented by Sample | % of U.S. Public Safety Workforce |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law Enforcement workers | 3710, 3820, 3850 | 874,417 | 49.4 |
| Firefighting and Prevention workers | 3720, 3740, 3750 | 237,098 | 13.4 |
| Corrections workers | 3700, 3800 | 549,087 | 31.0 |
| Emergency medical technicians and paramedics | 3400 | 110,557 | 6.2 |
| Total | 1,771,159 | 100 |
Page last reviewed: October 23, 2013
Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health