Security Guards Salary in Akron, OH

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

Median annual salary $35,270 -8.1% vs national
Median hourly $16.96
10th percentile $28,270
90th percentile $66,730
Employed locally 2,060
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,270
    25th
    $29,890
    50th (median)
    $35,270
    75th
    $44,300
    90th
    $66,730

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 49% Median Security Guards salary is 51% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Security Guards

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $87,770
    Idaho Falls, ID $79,470
    District of Columbia $63,130
    Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $56,380
    Fairbanks-College, AK $52,850
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $51,320

    Nearby metros — Security Guards salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $48,270
    Sandusky, OH $40,640
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $37,050
    Columbus, OH $36,730
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $36,630
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $36,440

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    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
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $34,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Akron, OH is $16.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.86 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Akron, OH is 8.1% below the national median of $38,370. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Security Guards in Akron?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $28,270 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,890.