Security Guards Salary in Ohio
Ranked #37 of 51 · OH
5.9% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $39,950 ≈ $19/hr
Median annual salary $35,770
Employment 34,450
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $29,030P25 $31,140 Median $35,770P75 $44,500P90 $55,440
About 80% of security guardss in Ohio earn between $29,030 and $55,440. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean security guards salary in Ohio is $39,950, about 5.9% below the U.S. average ($42,470). That works out to roughly $19/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Ohio
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield, OH | $37,540 | $39,710 | 160 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $36,510 | $41,480 | 2,040 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $36,110 | $40,170 | 7,970 |
| Cleveland, OH | $35,890 | $40,040 | 7,630 |
| Columbus, OH | $35,800 | $40,280 | 9,300 |
| Sandusky, OH | $35,710 | $41,290 | 230 |
| North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $35,520 | $39,040 | 450 |
| Akron, OH | $35,340 | $42,050 | 1,940 |