Protective Service Workers, All Other pay in Ohio
In Ohio, the median pay for protective service workers, all other is $21.58 an hour ($44,890 a year). About 1,520 people work in this job there.
That is 6% higher than the U.S. median ($42,540). Ohio ranks 29th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for protective service workers, all other in Ohio
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.26 | $33,810 |
| 25% of workers | $17.74 | $36,900 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.58 | $44,890 |
| 75% of workers | $25.23 | $52,470 |
| 90% of workers | $31.70 | $65,940 |
Protective Service Workers, All Other pay in Ohio metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $46,800 | 220 |
| Akron | $46,030 | 110 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek | $45,390 | 110 |
| Cleveland | $45,050 | 560 |
| Canton-Massillon | $44,840 | 90 |
| Cincinnati | $41,320 | 190 |
| Youngstown-Warren | $38,540 | 50 |
| Toledo | $37,010 | 90 |
Ohio unemployment rate: 3.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for protective service workers, all other
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +3% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 22,600 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Ohio
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Security Guards | $35,770 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $27,770 |
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $37,440 |
| Private Detectives and Investigators | $47,200 |
| School Bus Monitors | $28,110 |
| Transportation Security Screeners | $65,870 |
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