Security Guards Salary in Toledo, OH

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

Median annual salary $34,220 -10.8% vs national
Median hourly $16.45
10th percentile $26,270
90th percentile $50,440
Employed locally 1,680
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,270
    25th
    $29,320
    50th (median)
    $34,220
    75th
    $38,590
    90th
    $50,440

    Toledo economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,749 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 54% Median Security Guards salary is 46% 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 Toledo, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$74,520
    Firefighters$61,260
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$59,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$98,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$98,510
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$23,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Toledo?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Toledo, OH is $16.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.33 or more per hour.

    Is Toledo above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Toledo, OH is 10.8% 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 Toledo?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $26,270 per year in Toledo, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,320.