How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make in Rhode Island?
$77,230a year
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers in Rhode Island. That is $37.13 an hour or $6,436 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.13
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,940
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,020Median: $77,230Highest 10%: $91,760
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,020 | $28.38 | |
| 25th | $69,370 | $33.35 | |
| Median | $77,230 | $37.13 | |
| 75th | $91,620 | $44.05 | |
| 90th | $91,760 | $44.12 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $76,850 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers.
| 18. Wisconsin | $78,090 |
| 19. Maryland | $77,970 |
| 20. Utah | $77,310 |
| 21. Rhode Island | $77,230 |
| 22. Ohio | $77,020 |
| 23. Texas | $75,900 |
| 24. Nebraska | $74,620 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $37.13 ($77,230 a year).
Do police and sheriff's patrol officers make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
Yes: $77,230 against $76,210 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Rhode Island rank for police and sheriff's patrol officer pay?
Rhode Island ranks 21 of 51 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays police and sheriff's patrol officers the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $76,850 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.