How much does a protective service worker make in Cincinnati?
$41,320a year
Median yearly pay for protective service workers in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area. That is $19.87 an hour or $3,443 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.87
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 114 of 180
- Jobs in the area
- 190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,180Median: $41,320Highest 10%: $72,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,180 | $14.99 | |
| 25th | $36,460 | $17.53 | |
| Median | $41,320 | $19.87 | |
| 75th | $56,090 | $26.97 | |
| 90th | $72,900 | $35.05 |
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 |
| Canton, OH | $44,840 |
| Youngstown, OH | $38,540 |
| Toledo, OH | $37,010 |
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Salaries for every job in Cincinnati, OHFrequently asked questions
How much does a protective service worker make an hour in Cincinnati?
The median hourly pay in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area is $19.87 ($41,320 a year).
Do protective service workers make more in Cincinnati than the national average?
No: $41,320 against $42,540 nationally, 3% less.
How does Cincinnati compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $44,890, so Cincinnati pays 8% less.
Where does Cincinnati rank for protective service worker pay?
114 of 180 metro areas with data.
How much does a protective service worker make starting out in Cincinnati?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,180 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,900 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.