How much does a security guard make in Providence?
$38,120a year
Median yearly pay for security guards in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $18.33 an hour or $3,177 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.33
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 138 of 389
- Jobs in the area
- 4,270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $38,120Highest 10%: $49,160
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $34,470 | $16.57 | |
| Median | $38,120 | $18.33 | |
| 75th | $44,510 | $21.40 | |
| 90th | $49,160 | $23.63 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for security guards.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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How much does a security guard make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $18.33 ($38,120 a year).
Do security guards make more in Providence than the national average?
Yes: $38,120 against $38,020 nationally, 0% more.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $36,940, so Providence pays 3% more.
Where does Providence rank for security guard pay?
138 of 389 metro areas with data.
How much does a security guard make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,160 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.