Security Guards pay in Ohio
$39,950avg. a year
$19.21 an hour · 34,450 employed
Security Guards in Ohio earn an average of $39,950 a year. That is $2,520 (6%) less than the U.S. average of $42,470. The best-paying metro area is Akron, OH at $42,050.
$35,770Median pay
$19.21Average hourly
+15%Avg. pay since 2020
#37Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Ohio metro areas
Average pay for security guards by metro area. Swipe to see all 15.
11,940 jobs
Akron, OH
$42,050
$20.22 an hour
22,040 jobs
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH
$41,480
$19.94 an hour
3230 jobs
Sandusky, OH
$41,290
$19.85 an hour
49,300 jobs
Columbus, OH
$40,280
$19.36 an hour
57,970 jobs
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
$40,170
$19.31 an hour
67,630 jobs
Cleveland, OH
$40,040
$19.25 an hour
7160 jobs
Springfield, OH
$39,710
$19.09 an hour
8140 jobs
Mansfield, OH
$39,570
$19.03 an hour
9750 jobs
Canton-Massillon, OH
$39,380
$18.93 an hour
101,680 jobs
Toledo, OH
$37,690
$18.12 an hour
11140 jobs
Lima, OH
$36,470
$17.54 an hour
12700 jobs
Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH
$35,990
$17.31 an hour
13150 jobs
Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH
$35,880
$17.25 an hour
141,490 jobs
Youngstown-Warren, OH
$35,570
$17.10 an hour
15330 jobs
Wheeling, WV-OH
$33,900
$16.30 an hour
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Updated every yearNew figures each spring when BLS releases them. This site uses May 2025 data.
Security Guards pay in Ohio, charted
Pay over time
Ohio, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Ohio security guards work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Ohio vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $42,470 | $20.42 |
| Ohio | $39,950 | $19.21 |
| Indiana | $40,660 | $19.55 |
| Michigan | $40,640 | $19.54 |
| Pennsylvania | $40,180 | $19.32 |
| Kentucky | $38,540 | $18.53 |
| West Virginia | $31,320 | $15.06 |
Related jobs in Ohio
Average pay, Ohio, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do security guards make in Ohio?
The average is $39,950 a year, and the median is $35,770. That is $2,520 (6%) less than the U.S. average of $42,470.
What is the hourly wage in Ohio?
$19.21 an hour on average; the median is $17.20.
Where in Ohio do they earn the most?
Akron, OH ($42,050), followed by Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH ($41,480). The lowest average among 15 metro areas with data is Wheeling, WV-OH ($33,900).
How does Ohio rank?
Ohio ranks #37 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 33-9032. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national security guards page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.