How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make in Providence?
$76,850a year
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $36.95 an hour or $6,404 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.95
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 140 of 386
- Jobs in the area
- 3,120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,590Median: $76,850Highest 10%: $98,710
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,590 | $29.13 | |
| 25th | $69,690 | $33.50 | |
| Median | $76,850 | $36.95 | |
| 75th | $91,620 | $44.05 | |
| 90th | $98,710 | $47.46 |
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How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $36.95 ($76,850 a year).
Do police and sheriff's patrol officers make more in Providence than the national average?
Yes: $76,850 against $76,210 nationally, 1% more.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $77,230, so Providence pays 0% more.
Where does Providence rank for police and sheriff's patrol officer pay?
140 of 386 metro areas with data.
How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $60,590 or less a year; the top 10% make $98,710 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.