How much does a protective service worker make in Akron?
$46,030a year
Median yearly pay for protective service workers in the Akron, OH metro area. That is $22.13 an hour or $3,836 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.13
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 70 of 180
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,130Median: $46,030Highest 10%: $70,180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,130 | $17.37 | |
| 25th | $38,290 | $18.41 | |
| Median | $46,030 | $22.13 | |
| 75th | $53,140 | $25.55 | |
| 90th | $70,180 | $33.74 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for protective service workers.
| Columbus, OH | $46,800 |
| Dayton, OH | $45,390 |
| Cleveland, OH | $45,050 |
| Canton, OH | $44,840 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $41,320 |
| Youngstown, OH | $38,540 |
| Toledo, OH | $37,010 |
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Salaries for every job in Akron, OHFrequently asked questions
How much does a protective service worker make an hour in Akron?
The median hourly pay in the Akron, OH metro area is $22.13 ($46,030 a year).
Do protective service workers make more in Akron than the national average?
Yes: $46,030 against $42,540 nationally, 8% more.
How does Akron compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $44,890, so Akron pays 3% more.
Where does Akron rank for protective service worker pay?
70 of 180 metro areas with data.
How much does a protective service worker make starting out in Akron?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,130 or less a year; the top 10% make $70,180 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.