How much does a detective and criminal investigator make in Providence?
$88,450a year
Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $42.52 an hour or $7,371 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.52
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 121 of 288
- Jobs in the area
- 430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $75,910Median: $88,450Highest 10%: $159,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $75,910 | $36.50 | |
| 25th | $77,760 | $37.38 | |
| Median | $88,450 | $42.52 | |
| 75th | $99,100 | $47.64 | |
| 90th | $159,100 | $76.51 |
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How much does a detective and criminal investigator make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $42.52 ($88,450 a year).
Do detective and criminal investigators make more in Providence than the national average?
No: $88,450 against $93,790 nationally, 6% less.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $88,450, so Providence pays 0% more.
Where does Providence rank for detective and criminal investigator pay?
121 of 288 metro areas with data.
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $75,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $159,100 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.