Protective Service Workers, All Other Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $42,350 +1.8% vs national
Median hourly $20.36
10th percentile $35,110
90th percentile $63,970
Employed locally 150
National median $41,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,110
    25th
    $36,070
    50th (median)
    $42,350
    75th
    $48,130
    90th
    $63,970

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Protective Service Workers, All Other salary vs area income 59% Median Protective Service Workers, All Other salary is 41% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Protective Service Workers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Albuquerque, NM $100,210
    District of Columbia $84,360
    New Hampshire $83,510
    Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $83,510
    Vineland, NJ $74,950
    Cheyenne, WY $74,050

    Nearby metros — Protective Service Workers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Columbus, OH $44,040
    Cleveland, OH $42,990
    Ohio $41,730
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $41,460
    Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $41,330
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $41,250

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $35,270
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $75,540
    Firefighters $63,110
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $98,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $75,760
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $28,390

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Protective Service Workers, All Other make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Protective Service Workers, All Other in Akron, OH is $20.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.74 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Protective Service Workers, All Other salaries?

    The median Protective Service Workers, All Other salary in Akron, OH is 1.8% above the national median of $41,600. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Protective Service Workers, All Other in Akron?

    Entry-level Protective Service Workers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $35,110 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,070.