How much does a protective service worker make in Rhode Island?
$54,630a year
Median yearly pay for protective service workers in Rhode Island. That is $26.26 an hour or $4,553 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.26
- Vs. national median
- +28%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,590Median: $54,630Highest 10%: $93,260
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,590 | $18.55 | |
| 25th | $41,910 | $20.15 | |
| Median | $54,630 | $26.26 | |
| 75th | $69,200 | $33.27 | |
| 90th | $93,260 | $44.84 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $46,710 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for protective service workers.
| 8. Alaska | $56,120 |
| 9. New Jersey | $54,950 |
| 10. Nevada | $54,790 |
| 11. Rhode Island | $54,630 |
| 12. North Dakota | $53,460 |
| 13. Maryland | $52,780 |
| 14. New York | $52,690 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a protective service worker make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $26.26 ($54,630 a year).
Do protective service workers make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
Yes: $54,630 against $42,540 nationally, 28% more.
Where does Rhode Island rank for protective service worker pay?
Rhode Island ranks 11 of 51 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays protective service workers the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $46,710 a year.
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.