Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates. Data captured September 30, 2026.
Pay in Rhode Island, all employers Sourced
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (SOC 33-3051) in Rhode Island, all employers combined: BLS state estimates do not separate government from private.
| Measure | RI |
|---|---|
| Workers | 1,940 |
| 10th percentile | $59,020 |
| Median | $77,230 |
| 90th percentile | $91,760 |
| National median, government employers | $76,300 |
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — national estimates by ownership. Data captured September 30, 2026.
Pension in Rhode Island
State employees: State public safety
| Plan | Accrual | Normal retirement | Employee pays | Social Security |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Police Retirement Benefits Trust (troopers hired on or after July 1, 2007) Members hired on or after 2007-07-01 | 2% | When the retirement allowance reaches 50% of average compensation (25 years of service at 2%) | 8.75% | Not stated |
The statewide plan a new hire usually joins. Some cities and counties run their own plans; check with the employer. Each plan's formula, vesting, cost-of-living adjustment and retiree health are on the Rhode Island pension plans list.
Source: State retirement systems, Official state retirement system pages, member handbooks and statutes. Data captured October 2, 2026.
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