How much does a security guard make in Ohio?
$35,770a year
Median yearly pay for security guards in Ohio. That is $17.20 an hour or $2,981 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.20
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 34,450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,030Median: $35,770Highest 10%: $55,440
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,030 | $13.96 | |
| 25th | $31,140 | $14.97 | |
| Median | $35,770 | $17.20 | |
| 75th | $44,500 | $21.39 | |
| 90th | $55,440 | $26.65 |
Cities in Ohio
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Springfield, OH | $37,540 |
| Dayton, OH | $36,510 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $36,110 |
| Cleveland, OH | $35,890 |
| Columbus, OH | $35,800 |
| Sandusky, OH | $35,710 |
| Akron, OH | $35,340 |
| Canton, OH | $35,140 |
| Toledo, OH | $34,950 |
| Huntington, WV | $34,800 |
| Mansfield, OH | $33,670 |
| Youngstown, OH | $33,020 |
| Weirton, WV | $31,230 |
| Wheeling, WV | $30,960 |
| Lima, OH | $30,060 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for security guards.
| 40. Texas | $35,980 |
| 41. Florida | $35,900 |
| 42. Arkansas | $35,770 |
| 43. Ohio | $35,770 |
| 44. South Carolina | $35,460 |
| 45. Kentucky | $35,420 |
| 46. North Carolina | $35,010 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a security guard make an hour in Ohio?
The median hourly pay in Ohio is $17.20 ($35,770 a year).
Do security guards make more in Ohio than the national average?
No: $35,770 against $38,020 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Ohio rank for security guard pay?
Ohio ranks 43 of 51 states.
Which city in Ohio pays security guards the most?
Springfield, OH, with a median of $37,540 a year.
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.