How much does a protective service worker make in Dayton?
$45,390a year
Median yearly pay for protective service workers in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area. That is $21.82 an hour or $3,783 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.82
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 78 of 180
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,480Median: $45,390Highest 10%: $57,840
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,480 | $17.06 | |
| 25th | $36,860 | $17.72 | |
| Median | $45,390 | $21.82 | |
| 75th | $48,270 | $23.21 | |
| 90th | $57,840 | $27.81 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for protective service workers.
| Columbus, OH | $46,800 |
| Akron, OH | $46,030 |
| 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 Dayton, OHFrequently asked questions
How much does a protective service worker make an hour in Dayton?
The median hourly pay in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area is $21.82 ($45,390 a year).
Do protective service workers make more in Dayton than the national average?
Yes: $45,390 against $42,540 nationally, 7% more.
How does Dayton compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $44,890, so Dayton pays 1% more.
Where does Dayton rank for protective service worker pay?
78 of 180 metro areas with data.
How much does a protective service worker make starting out in Dayton?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,840 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.