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How much does a security make in Ohio?

$73,300a year

Median yearly pay for securitys in Ohio. That is $35.24 an hour or $6,108 a month.

Hourly
$35.24
Vs. national median
-7%
Rank among states
24 of 48
Jobs in the state
13,520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,540Median: $73,300Highest 10%: $168,100
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$47,540$22.86
25th$51,570$24.79
Median$73,300$35.24
75th$100,700$48.39
90th$168,100$80.82

Cities in Ohio

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

Columbus, OH$77,030
Cincinnati, OH$76,310
Cleveland, OH$75,900
Akron, OH$73,460
Dayton, OH$60,480
Toledo, OH$60,270
Youngstown, OH$58,030
Sandusky, OH$57,460
Springfield, OH$55,980
Mansfield, OH$52,080
Lima, OH$51,320
Wheeling, WV$50,130
Canton, OH$49,370
Huntington, WV$47,460
Salaries for every job in Ohio

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for securitys.

21. North Carolina$74,040
22. Wisconsin$74,010
23. Michigan$73,480
24. Ohio$73,300
25. District of Columbia$72,010
26. Pennsylvania$71,840
27. Indiana$68,290
Security salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

How much does a security make an hour in Ohio?

The median hourly pay in Ohio is $35.24 ($73,300 a year).

Do securitys make more in Ohio than the national average?

No: $73,300 against $78,660 nationally, 7% less.

Where does Ohio rank for security pay?

Ohio ranks 24 of 48 states.

Which city in Ohio pays securitys the most?

Columbus, OH, with a median of $77,030 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.