How much does a detective and criminal investigator make in Rhode Island?
$88,450a year
Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators in Rhode Island. That is $42.52 an hour or $7,371 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.52
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 360
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 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $88,450 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for detective and criminal investigators.
| 24. Michigan | $90,650 |
| 25. Texas | $90,510 |
| 26. New Hampshire | $89,290 |
| 27. Rhode Island | $88,450 |
| 28. Maine | $88,310 |
| 29. New Mexico | $86,840 |
| 30. North Dakota | $82,290 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $42.52 ($88,450 a year).
Do detective and criminal investigators make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
No: $88,450 against $93,790 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Rhode Island rank for detective and criminal investigator pay?
Rhode Island ranks 27 of 51 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays detective and criminal investigators the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $88,450 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.