Security Guards Salary in Mansfield, OH

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

Median annual salary $33,660 -12.3% vs national
Median hourly $16.18
10th percentile $27,300
90th percentile $62,780
Employed locally 150
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,300
    25th
    $31,030
    50th (median)
    $33,660
    75th
    $47,420
    90th
    $62,780

    Mansfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $57,649 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 58% Median Security Guards salary is 42% 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 Mansfield, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Firefighters $46,030
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $68,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $83,090
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $22,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $74,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Mansfield?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Mansfield, OH is $16.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.64 or more per hour.

    Is Mansfield above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Mansfield, OH is 12.3% 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 Mansfield?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $27,300 per year in Mansfield, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,030.