How much does a protective service worker make in Cleveland?
$45,050a year
Median yearly pay for protective service workers in the Cleveland, OH metro area. That is $21.66 an hour or $3,754 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.66
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 83 of 180
- Jobs in the area
- 560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,580Median: $45,050Highest 10%: $62,390
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,580 | $17.11 | |
| 25th | $36,890 | $17.74 | |
| Median | $45,050 | $21.66 | |
| 75th | $48,250 | $23.20 | |
| 90th | $62,390 | $30.00 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for protective service workers.
| Columbus, OH | $46,800 |
| Akron, OH | $46,030 |
| Dayton, OH | $45,390 |
| Canton, OH | $44,840 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $41,320 |
| Youngstown, OH | $38,540 |
| Toledo, OH | $37,010 |
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How much does a protective service worker make an hour in Cleveland?
The median hourly pay in the Cleveland, OH metro area is $21.66 ($45,050 a year).
Do protective service workers make more in Cleveland than the national average?
Yes: $45,050 against $42,540 nationally, 6% more.
How does Cleveland compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $44,890, so Cleveland pays 0% more.
Where does Cleveland rank for protective service worker pay?
83 of 180 metro areas with data.
How much does a protective service worker make starting out in Cleveland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,580 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,390 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.