How much does a protective service worker make in Columbus?
$46,800a year
Median yearly pay for protective service workers in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $22.50 an hour or $3,900 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.50
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among cities
- 62 of 180
- Jobs in the area
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,200Median: $46,800Highest 10%: $129,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,200 | $14.52 | |
| 25th | $38,700 | $18.61 | |
| Median | $46,800 | $22.50 | |
| 75th | $76,510 | $36.78 | |
| 90th | $129,000 | $62.01 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for protective service workers.
| Akron, OH | $46,030 |
| 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 Columbus, OHFrequently asked questions
How much does a protective service worker make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $22.50 ($46,800 a year).
Do protective service workers make more in Columbus than the national average?
Yes: $46,800 against $42,540 nationally, 10% more.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $44,890, so Columbus pays 4% more.
Where does Columbus rank for protective service worker pay?
62 of 180 metro areas with data.
How much does a protective service worker make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $129,000 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.