Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Rhode Island
Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Rhode Island earn a median of $88,450 a year, −6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $88,450
- vs. U.S. median
- −6% ($93,790)
- Rank among states
- 27 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 360
Pay range in Rhode Island
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $75,910; the top 10% earn over $159,140. Nationally the range is $55,390 to $160,540.
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Detectives and Criminal Investigators pay in Rhode Island
How much do detectives and criminal investigators make in Rhode Island?
The median is $88,450 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $75,910 and the top 10% earn over $159,140. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Rhode Island a good state for detectives and criminal investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 27 of 51 (−6% vs. the national median of $93,790). Living costs are not included.