Security Guards Salary in Eastern Ohio

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $34,720 -9.5% vs national
Median hourly $16.69
10th percentile $27,600
90th percentile $63,360
Employed locally 250
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,600
    25th
    $29,640
    50th (median)
    $34,720
    75th
    $45,130
    90th
    $63,360

    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

    Related occupations in Eastern Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $61,640
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $52,940
    Firefighters $53,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $73,340
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $24,670
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $64,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Eastern Ohio?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Eastern Ohio is $16.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.44 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern Ohio above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Eastern Ohio is 9.5% 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 Eastern Ohio?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $27,600 per year in Eastern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,640.