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How much does a protective service worker make in Canton?

$44,840a year

Median yearly pay for protective service workers in the Canton-Massillon, OH metro area. That is $21.56 an hour or $3,737 a month.

Hourly
$21.56
Vs. national median
+5%
Rank among cities
89 of 180
Jobs in the area
90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,830Median: $44,840Highest 10%: $68,160
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$31,830$15.30
25th$34,420$16.55
Median$44,840$21.56
75th$52,460$25.22
90th$68,160$32.77

Other cities in Ohio

Median yearly pay for protective service workers.

Columbus, OH$46,800
Akron, OH$46,030
Dayton, OH$45,390
Cleveland, OH$45,050
Cincinnati, OH$41,320
Youngstown, OH$38,540
Toledo, OH$37,010
Protective Service Worker salary in Ohio Protective Service Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Canton

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$83,670
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$64,340
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$58,260
Correctional Officer and Jailer$51,290
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$48,100
Bailiff$46,890
Firefighter$40,170
Private Detective and Investigator$38,750
Security Guard$35,140
Crossing Guard and Flagger$35,080
Salaries for every job in Canton, OH

Frequently asked questions

How much does a protective service worker make an hour in Canton?

The median hourly pay in the Canton-Massillon, OH metro area is $21.56 ($44,840 a year).

Do protective service workers make more in Canton than the national average?

Yes: $44,840 against $42,540 nationally, 5% more.

How does Canton compare with the rest of Ohio?

The median in Ohio is $44,890, so Canton pays 0% more.

Where does Canton rank for protective service worker pay?

89 of 180 metro areas with data.

How much does a protective service worker make starting out in Canton?

The lowest-paid 10% make $31,830 or less a year; the top 10% make $68,160 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.