Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Rhode Island
Private Detectives and Investigators in Rhode Island earn a median of $54,620 a year, +7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $54,620
- vs. U.S. median
- +7% ($51,220)
- Rank among states
- 16 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 60
Pay range in Rhode Island
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,560; the top 10% earn over $79,140. Nationally the range is $36,740 to $97,630.
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- Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts$78,990 median in Rhode Island (broader BLS group)
- Paralegals and Legal Assistants$56,250 median in Rhode Island
- Insurance Underwriters$84,720 median in Rhode Island
Private Detectives and Investigators pay in Rhode Island
How much do private detectives and investigators make in Rhode Island?
The median is $54,620 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,560 and the top 10% earn over $79,140. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Rhode Island a good state for private detectives and investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 16 of 49 (+7% vs. the national median of $51,220). Living costs are not included.