How much does a security guard make in Rhode Island?
$36,940a year
Median yearly pay for security guards in Rhode Island. That is $17.76 an hour or $3,078 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.76
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $36,940Highest 10%: $48,520
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $34,370 | $16.52 | |
| Median | $36,940 | $17.76 | |
| 75th | $44,510 | $21.40 | |
| 90th | $48,520 | $23.33 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $38,120 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for security guards.
| 32. Kansas | $37,080 |
| 33. Michigan | $37,080 |
| 34. Pennsylvania | $37,050 |
| 35. Rhode Island | $36,940 |
| 36. Indiana | $36,490 |
| 37. Delaware | $36,360 |
| 38. Oklahoma | $36,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a security guard make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $17.76 ($36,940 a year).
Do security guards make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
No: $36,940 against $38,020 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Rhode Island rank for security guard pay?
Rhode Island ranks 35 of 51 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays security guards the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $38,120 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.