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Security Guards in Ohio earned a median of $35,770 a year ($17.20 an hour) in May 2025, 6% below the national median of $38,020; 34,450 were employed there, ranking #42 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $35,770 | $38,020 |
| Mean annual wage | $39,950 | $42,470 |
| Median hourly wage | $17.20 | $18.28 |
| 10th percentile | $29,030 | $30,210 |
| 25th percentile | $31,140 | $35,210 |
| 75th percentile | $44,500 | $46,200 |
| 90th percentile | $55,440 | $58,840 |
| Employment | 34,450 | 1,283,470 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 6.206 | — |
| Location quotient | 0.75 | 1.00 |
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Last updated Oct 16, 2026, 10:42 PM ET. Data only, not financial or tax advice.
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