As of February 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Security Systems Technician in Rhode Island is $41,551, equivalent to $20 per hour, $799 weekly, or $3,463 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Security Systems Technician in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Security Systems Technician in Rhode Island vary widely, spanning from $34,043 to $50,001. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($37,621) and 75th percentile ($45,974), while top earners (90th percentile) make $50,001 per year. This $8,353 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Technical Documentation, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Rhode Island Security Systems Technician often earn 3.7% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 62 companies. However, Rhode Island currently ranks 10 nationwide for Security Systems Technician job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Security Systems Technician Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Security Systems Technician Salary $34,043 RI February 01, 2026
25th Percentile Security Systems Technician Salary $37,621 RI February 01, 2026
50th Percentile Security Systems Technician Salary $41,551 RI February 01, 2026
75th Percentile Security Systems Technician Salary $45,974 RI February 01, 2026
90th Percentile Security Systems Technician Salary $50,001 RI February 01, 2026
25% $37,621 10% $34,043 90% $50,001 75% $45,974 $41,551 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Coventry, RI Avg. Salary $47,009 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Cumberland, RI Avg. Salary $47,099 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location East Providence, RI Avg. Salary $47,099 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Narragansett, RI Avg. Salary $47,604 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Tiverton, RI Avg. Salary $47,908 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Westerly, RI Avg. Salary $48,104 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Woonsocket, RI Avg. Salary $47,054 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Adamsville, RI Avg. Salary $47,895 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Albion, RI Avg. Salary $47,099 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Ashaway, RI Avg. Salary $48,077 Date Updated February 01, 2026
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