Security Guards Salary in Rhode Island
Security Guards in Rhode Island earn a median of $36,940 a year, −3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $36,940
- vs. U.S. median
- −3% ($38,020)
- Rank among states
- 35 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,160
Pay range in Rhode Island
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,200; the top 10% earn over $48,520. Nationally the range is $30,210 to $58,840.
States ranked near Rhode Island
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- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$77,230 median in Rhode Island
- Animal Control Workers$55,060 median in Rhode Island
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$58,310 median in Rhode Island
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$31,200 median in Rhode Island
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$49,320 median in Rhode Island
Security Guards pay in Rhode Island
How much do security guards make in Rhode Island?
The median is $36,940 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,200 and the top 10% earn over $48,520. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Rhode Island a good state for security guards?
On pay alone it ranks 35 of 51 (−3% vs. the national median of $38,020). Living costs are not included.