Customs and Border Protection Officers
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$76,210/yr
Typical range
$59,290 – $97,600
Education
High school diploma
Time to entry
No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning
What a Customs and Border Protection Officers does
You protect U.S. borders and ports of entry by inspecting people, vehicles, and cargo to prevent illegal imports and detect security threats. This role combines law enforcement, investigation, and border security responsibilities.
Education & path
The typical entry point is a high school diploma. No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning.
Estimated cost of that path: No degree cost. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.
Related careers
- Security Guards — $38,020/yr
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers — $76,210/yr
- Correctional Officers and Jailers — $58,940/yr
- Firefighters — $59,280/yr
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers — $33,580/yr
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