Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Providence, RI-MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Providence-Warwick, RI-MA

Median annual salary $88,780 -5.1% vs national
Median hourly $42.68
10th percentile $76,670
90th percentile $146,020
Employed locally 490
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,670
    25th
    $78,290
    50th (median)
    $88,780
    75th
    $98,720
    90th
    $146,020

    Providence economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,646 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 104% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 4% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Detectives and Criminal Investigators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $157,270
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $156,890
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $155,110
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $153,340
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $143,250
    Salinas, CA $129,880

    Nearby metros — Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $153,340
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $129,370
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $126,380
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $111,460
    Springfield, MA $109,310
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $107,290

    Related occupations in Providence, RI-MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$39,800
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$77,280
    Firefighters$68,250
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$60,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$95,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$85,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Detectives and Criminal Investigators make per hour in Providence?

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Providence, RI-MA is $42.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.51 or more per hour.

    Is Providence above or below average for Detectives and Criminal Investigators salaries?

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Providence, RI-MA is 5.1% below the national median of $93,580. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Providence?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $76,670 per year in Providence, RI-MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,290.