Security Guards Salary in Ohio
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 16 metro areas • Ohio
Security Guards in Ohio earn a median salary of $36,216 per year on average across 16 metro and nonmetro areas, -5.6% vs the national median of $38,370. An estimated 35,140 security guards are employed across Ohio, with salaries ranging from $31,800 to $48,270 depending on location.
$36,216
Avg median salary in Ohio
$48,270
Highest paying metro
$31,800
Lowest paying metro
35,140
Employed in Ohio
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Security Guards salaries by city in Ohio
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $48,270 | $32,080 | $68,760 | 790 |
| Sandusky, OH | $40,640 | $33,960 | $47,170 | 280 |
| West Northwestern Ohio | $37,050 | $31,410 | $45,110 | 470 |
| Columbus, OH | $36,730 | $30,850 | $42,380 | 8,830 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $36,630 | $31,390 | $41,880 | 7,950 |
| Southern Ohio | $36,440 | $31,280 | $50,790 | 430 |
| Cleveland, OH | $36,080 | $30,090 | $42,910 | 7,790 |
| Akron, OH | $35,270 | $29,890 | $44,300 | 2,060 |
| Springfield, OH | $35,170 | $31,580 | $41,190 | 140 |
| Dayton, OH | $34,770 | $31,200 | $46,190 | 2,120 |
| Eastern Ohio | $34,720 | $29,640 | $45,130 | 250 |
| Lima, OH | $34,320 | $28,660 | $52,130 | 160 |
| Toledo, OH | $34,220 | $29,320 | $38,590 | 1,680 |
| Youngstown, OH | $33,680 | $28,810 | $39,180 | 1,410 |
| Mansfield, OH | $33,660 | $31,030 | $47,420 | 150 |
| Canton, OH | $31,800 | $28,770 | $44,120 | 630 |