How much does a protective service worker make in Providence?
$46,710a year
Median yearly pay for protective service workers in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $22.46 an hour or $3,893 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.46
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among cities
- 65 of 180
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,040Median: $46,710Highest 10%: $80,750
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,040 | $15.88 | |
| 25th | $41,110 | $19.76 | |
| Median | $46,710 | $22.46 | |
| 75th | $55,240 | $26.56 | |
| 90th | $80,750 | $38.82 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for protective service workers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Providence
Same field, median yearly pay.
Salaries for every job in Providence, RIFrequently asked questions
How much does a protective service worker make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $22.46 ($46,710 a year).
Do protective service workers make more in Providence than the national average?
Yes: $46,710 against $42,540 nationally, 10% more.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $54,630, so Providence pays 14% less.
Where does Providence rank for protective service worker pay?
65 of 180 metro areas with data.
How much does a protective service worker make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,040 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,750 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.