Prevailing wage rates in Providence County, RI
Davis-Bacon rates as of October 1, 2026, in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA BLS area
Electricians on federal building, highway and heavy jobs in Providence County must be paid at least $56.11 an hour plus $24.74 an hour in fringe benefits (RI20260001, modification 5, published October 1, 2026). Providence County has 3 active determinations covering building, residential, highway and heavy construction; every rate is below.
Prevailing rate vs. market pay
The Davis-Bacon package (rate plus fringe) across the county's determinations, beside what the trade earns in the area according to the BLS (May 2025 median hourly wage for the metro).
| Trade | Davis-Bacon package | BLS median |
|---|---|---|
| Electricians | $60.01 – $80.85 | $35.57 an hour |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | $32.91 – $88.84 | $38.37 an hour |
| Carpenters | $24.97 – $78.38 | $29.76 an hour |
| Power equipment operators | $29.25 – $81.25 | $33.61 an hour |
| Ironworkers | $76.56 | $47.27 an hour |
| Roofers | $78.93 | $29.60 an hour |
Building, highway and heavy construction
Determination RI20260001, modification 5, published October 1, 2026. 86 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | ||||
| ELECTRICIAN(WORK OF A HAZARDOUS NATURE, OR WHERE THE WORK HEIGHT IS 30 FT. OR MORE FROM THE FLOOR, EXCEPT WHEN WORKING OSHA-APPROVED LIFTS: 20% PER HOUR ADDITIONAL. WORK IN TUNNELS BELOW GROUND LEVEL IN COMBINED SEWER OUTFALL: 20% … | $56.11 | $24.74 | $80.85 | Union |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | ||||
| PLUMBERS AND PIPEFITTERS | $54.34 | $34.50 | $88.84 | Union |
| SPRINKLER FITTER | $53.76 | $33.44 | $87.20 | Union |
| Carpenters | ||||
| CARPENTER: INCLUDES SOFT FLOOR LAYER (WORK ON FREE-STANDING… | $47.88 | $30.50 | $78.38 | Union |
| Laborers | ||||
| LABORER (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION): GROUP 2 | $37.00 | $26.90 | $63.90 | Union |
| LABORER (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION): GROUP 3 | $37.00 | $26.90 | $63.90 | Union |
| LABORER (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION): GROUP 4 | $37.00 | $26.90 | $63.90 | Union |
| LABORER (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION): GROUP 5 | $39.00 | $26.90 | $65.90 | Union |
| LABORER (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION): COMPRESSED AIR: GROUP… | $55.40 | $24.15 | $79.55 | Union |
| LABORER (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION): COMPRESSED AIR: GROUP… | $52.93 | $24.15 | $77.08 | Union |
| LABORER (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION): COMPRESSED AIR: GROUP… | $42.45 | $24.15 | $66.60 | Union |
| LABORER (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION): FREE AIR: GROUP 1 | $46.00 | $24.15 | $70.15 | Union |
| LABORER (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION): FREE AIR: GROUP 2 | $45.00 | $24.15 | $69.15 | Union |
| LABORER (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION): FREE AIR: GROUP 3 | $42.45 | $24.15 | $66.60 | Union |
| LABORER (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION): GROUP 1 | $33.05 | $24.05 | $57.10 | Union |
| LABORER (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION): GROUP 3 | $36.50 | $24.85 | $61.35 | Union |
| LABORER (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION): GROUP 4 | $29.00 | $24.85 | $53.85 | Union |
| LABORER (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION): GROUP 5 | $37.50 | $24.85 | $62.35 | Union |
| LABORER (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION): OPEN AIR CAISSON… | $41.50 | $24.15 | $65.65 | Union |
| LABORER (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION): OPEN AIR CAISSON… | $35.60 | $24.15 | $59.75 | Union |
| LABORER (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION): TEST BORING: DRILLER | $41.95 | $24.15 | $66.10 | Union |
| LABORER (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION): TEST BORING: LABORER | $41.95 | $24.15 | $66.10 | Union |
| Power equipment operators | ||||
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: POWER PLANTS, SEWER TREATMENT PLANTS… | $51.30 | $29.95 | $81.25 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: POWER PLANTS, SEWER TREATMENT PLANTS…(BOOM LENGTHS, INCLUDING JIBS: 150 FEET AND OVER + $ 2.00; 180 FEET AND OVER + $ 3.00; 210 FEET AND OVER + $ 4.00; 240 FEET AND OVER + $ 5.00; 270 FEET AND OVER + $ 7.00; 300 FEET AND OVER + $ 8.00; 350 FEET AND OVER + $… | $49.30 | $29.95 | $79.25 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: POWER PLANTS, SEWER TREATMENT PLANTS…(HAZMAT WORK: $2.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL. TUNNEL/SHAFT WORK: $5.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL.) | $44.92 | $29.95 | $74.87 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: POWER PLANTS, SEWER TREATMENT PLANTS…(HAZMAT WORK: $2.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL. TUNNEL/SHAFT WORK: $5.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL.) | $42.07 | $29.95 | $72.02 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: POWER PLANTS, SEWER TREATMENT PLANTS…(HAZMAT WORK: $2.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL. TUNNEL/SHAFT WORK: $5.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL.) | $48.35 | $29.95 | $78.30 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: POWER PLANTS, SEWER TREATMENT PLANTS…(HAZMAT WORK: $2.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL. TUNNEL/SHAFT WORK: $5.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL.) | $39.15 | $29.95 | $69.10 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: POWER PLANTS, SEWER TREATMENT PLANTS… | $33.15 | $29.95 | $63.10 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: POWER PLANTS, SEWER TREATMENT PLANTS…(HAZMAT WORK: $2.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL. TUNNEL/SHAFT WORK: $5.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL.) | $45.00 | $29.95 | $74.95 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: POWER PLANTS, SEWER TREATMENT PLANTS…(HAZMAT WORK: $2.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL. TUNNEL/SHAFT WORK: $5.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL.) | $48.92 | $29.95 | $78.87 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BUILDING CONSTRUCTION: GROUP1: CRANES, LIGHTERS, BOOM TRUCKS AND DERRICKS. (BOOM LENTHS, INCLUDING JIBS: 150 FT. AND OVER: + $ 2.00; 180 FT. AND OVER: + $ 3.00; 210 FT. AND OVER: + $ 4.00; 240 FT. AND OVER: + $ 5.00; 270 FT. AND OVER: + $ 7.00; 300… | $50.57 | $29.95 | $80.52 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BUILDING CONSTRUCTION: GROUP2: DIGGING MACHINE, ROSS CARRIER, LOCOMOTIVE, HOIST, ELEVATOR, BIDWELL-TYPE MACHINE, SHOT & WATER BLASTING MACHINE, PAVER, SPREADER, FRONT END LOADER (3 YDS. AND OVER), VIBRATORY HAMMER AND VACUUM TRUCK. (BOOM LENTHS, IN… | $48.57 | $29.95 | $78.52 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BUILDING CONSTRUCTION: GROUP3: TELEHANDLER EQUIPMENT, FORKLIFT, CONCRETE PUMP & ON-SITE CONCRETE PLANT. (BOOM LENTHS, INCLUDING JIBS: 150 FT. AND OVER: + $ 2.00; 180 FT. AND OVER: + $ 3.00; 210 FT. AND OVER: + $ 4.00; 240 FT. AND OVER: + $ 5.00; 27… | $48.35 | $29.95 | $78.30 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BUILDING CONSTRUCTION: GROUP4: FIREMAN & OILER ON CRANES. (BOOM LENTHS, INCLUDING JIBS: 150 FT. AND OVER: + $ 2.00; 180 FT. AND OVER: + $ 3.00; 210 FT. AND OVER: + $ 4.00; 240 FT. AND OVER: + $ 5.00; 270 FT. AND OVER: + $ 7.00; 300 FT. AND OVER: + … | $44.35 | $29.95 | $74.30 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BUILDING CONSTRUCTION: GROUP5: OILER ON CRAWLER BACKHOE. (BOOM LENTHS, INCLUDING JIBS: 150 FT. AND OVER: + $ 2.00; 180 FT. AND OVER: + $ 3.00; 210 FT. AND OVER: + $ 4.00; 240 FT. AND OVER: + $ 5.00; 270 FT. AND OVER: + $ 7.00; 300 FT. AND OVER: + $… | $41.50 | $29.95 | $71.45 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BUILDING CONSTRUCTION: GROUP6: BULLDOZER,SKID STEER LOADERS,BOBCATS, TRACTOR, GRADER, SCRAPER,COMBINATION LOADER BACKHOE, ROLLER, FRONT END LOADER (LESS THAN 3 YDS.), STREET AND MOBILE POWERED SWEEPER (3 YDS. CAPACITY), 8-FT. SWEEPER (MINIMUM 65 HP… | $47.65 | $29.95 | $77.60 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BUILDING CONSTRUCTION: GROUP7: WELL POINT INSTALLATION CREW. (BOOM LENTHS, INCLUDING JIBS: 150 FT. AND OVER: + $ 2.00; 180 FT. AND OVER: + $ 3.00; 210 FT. AND OVER: + $ 4.00; 240 FT. AND OVER: + $ 5.00; 270 FT. AND OVER: + $ 7.00; 300 FT. AND OVER:… | $47.22 | $29.95 | $77.17 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BUILDING CONSTRUCTION: GROUP8: HEATER, CONCRETE MIXER, STONE CRUSHER, WELDING MACHINE, GENERATOR FOR LIGHT PLANT, GAS AND ELECTRIC DRIVEN PUMP & AIR COMPRESSOR. (BOOM LENTHS, INCLUDING JIBS: 150 FT. AND OVER: + $ 2.00; 180 FT. AND OVER: + $ 3.00; 2… | $44.54 | $29.95 | $74.49 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS; WATER…PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, PRESIDENT'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, JULY FOURTH, VICTORY DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY & CHRISTMAS DAY.) | $46.45 | $29.95 | $76.40 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS; WATER…PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, PRESIDENT'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, JULY FOURTH, VICTORY DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY & CHRISTMAS DAY.) DAY, PRESIDENT'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, JULY FOURTH, VICTORY D… | $44.45 | $29.95 | $74.40 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS; WATER…(ANY EMPLOYEE WHO WORKS THREE DAYS IN THE WEEK IN WHICH A HOLIDAY FALLS SHALL BE PAID FOR THE HOLIDAY. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, PRESIDENT'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, JULY FOURTH, VICTORY DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETE… | $39.15 | $29.95 | $69.10 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS; WATER…PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, PRESIDENT'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, JULY FOURTH, VICTORY DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY & CHRISTMAS DAY.) | $25.75 | $29.95 | $55.70 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS; WATER…PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, PRESIDENT'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, JULY FOURTH, VICTORY DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY & CHRISTMAS DAY.) | $33.15 | $29.95 | $63.10 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS; WATER…(ANY EMPLOYEE WHO WORKS THREE DAYS IN THE WEEK IN WHICH A HOLIDAY FALLS SHALL BE PAID FOR THE HOLIDAY. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, PRESIDENT'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, JULY FOURTH, VICTORY DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETE… | $39.73 | $29.95 | $69.68 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS; WATER…(ANY EMPLOYEE WHO WORKS THREE DAYS IN THE WEEK IN WHICH A HOLIDAY FALLS SHALL BE PAID FOR THE HOLIDAY. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, PRESIDENT'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, JULY FOURTH, VICTORY DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETE… | $43.43 | $29.95 | $73.38 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS; WATER…(ANY EMPLOYEE WHO WORKS THREE DAYS IN THE WEEK IN WHICH A HOLIDAY FALLS SHALL BE PAID FOR THE HOLIDAY. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, PRESIDENT'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, JULY FOURTH, VICTORY DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETE… | $38.70 | $29.95 | $68.65 | Union |
| Ironworkers | ||||
| IRONWORKER | $43.03 | $33.53 | $76.56 | Union |
| Sheet metal workers | ||||
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $44.42 | $41.94 | $86.36 | Union |
| Painters | ||||
| PAINTER (BRUSH AND ROLLER) | $39.57 | $26.60 | $66.17 | Union |
| PAINTER (EPOXY, TANKS, TOWERS, SWING STAGE & STRUCTURAL STEEL) | $41.57 | $26.60 | $68.17 | Union |
| PAINTER (SPRAY, SAND & WATER BLASTING) | $42.57 | $26.60 | $69.17 | Union |
| PAINTER (WALL COVERER) | $38.57 | $25.80 | $64.37 | Union |
| PAINTER (BRIDGE WORK) | $57.85 | $26.40 | $84.25 | Union |
| Roofers | ||||
| ROOFER | $47.49 | $31.44 | $78.93 | Union |
| Cement masons | ||||
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION) (CEMENT… | $44.75 | $29.10 | $73.85 | Union |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION) | $40.45 | $25.30 | $65.75 | Union |
| Bricklayers | ||||
| BRICKLAYER, STONEMASON, POINTER, CAULKER & CLEANER | $46.86 | $29.14 | $76.00 | Union |
| Truck drivers | ||||
| TRUCK DRIVER: HEAVY AND HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP1: PICK-UP TRUCKS, STATION WAGONS, & PANEL TRUCKS (ADDITIONAL FRINGE TO BE PAID: PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY, PLUS PRESIDENTS' DAY, COLUMBU… | $31.86 | $34.51 | $66.37 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER: HEAVY AND HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP2: TWO-AXLE ON LOW BEDS (ADDITIONAL FRINGE TO BE PAID: PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY, PLUS PRESIDENTS' DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERAN'S DAY & V-J… | $32.01 | $34.51 | $66.52 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER: HEAVY AND HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP3: TWO-AXLE DUMP TRUCK (ADDITIONAL FRINGE TO BE PAID: PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY, PLUS PRESIDENTS' DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERAN'S DAY & V-J … | $32.06 | $34.51 | $66.57 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER: HEAVY AND HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP4: THREE-AXLE DUMP TRUCK (ADDITIONAL FRINGE TO BE PAID: PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY, PLUS PRESIDENTS' DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERAN'S DAY & V-… | $32.11 | $34.51 | $66.62 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER: HEAVY AND HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP5: FOUR- AND FIVE-AXLE EQUIPMENT. (ADDITIONAL FRINGE TO BE PAID: PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY, PLUS PRESIDENTS' DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERAN'S… | $32.21 | $34.51 | $66.72 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER: HEAVY AND HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP6: LOW-BED OR BOOM TRAILER. (ADDITIONAL FRINGE TO BE PAID: PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY, PLUS PRESIDENTS' DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERAN'S DAY &… | $32.61 | $34.51 | $67.12 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER: HEAVY AND HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP7: TRAILERS WHEN USED ON A DOUBLE HOOK UP (PULLING 2 TRAILERS). (ADDITIONAL FRINGE TO BE PAID: PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY, PLUS PRESIDENTS… | $32.81 | $34.51 | $67.32 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER: HEAVY AND HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP8: SPECIAL EARTH-MOVING EQUIPMENT, UNDER 35 TONS.(ADDITIONAL FRINGE TO BE PAID: PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY, PLUS PRESIDENTS' DAY, COLUMBUS… | $32.31 | $34.51 | $66.82 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER: HEAVY AND HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP9: SPECIAL EARTH-MOVING EQUIPMENT, 35 TONS OR OVER. (ADDITIONAL FRINGE TO BE PAID: PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY, PLUS PRESIDENTS' DAY, COLUM… | $32.56 | $34.51 | $67.07 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER: HEAVY AND HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 10PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY, PLUS PRESIDENTS' DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERAN'S DAY & V-J DAY, PROVIDING THE EMPLOYEE HAS WORKED AT LEAST ONE DA… | $32.36 | $34.51 | $66.87 | Union |
Every other classification (18)
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HANDLER (INCLUDES PREPARATION, WETTING… | $49.91 | $36.63 | $86.54 | Union |
| ASBESTOS WORKER/INSULATOR (INCLUDES APPLICATION OF ALL… | $49.91 | $36.63 | $86.54 | Union |
| BOILERMAKER | $50.62 | $28.82 | $79.44 | Union |
| MARBLE SETTER, TERRAZZO WORKER & TILE SETTER | $46.54 | $30.34 | $76.88 | Union |
| MARBLE, TILE & TERRAZZO FINISHER | $38.78 | $29.61 | $68.39 | Union |
| DIVER (WHEN NOT DIVING OR TENDING THE DIVER, THE DIVER AND… | $60.83 | $30.50 | $91.33 | Union |
| DIVER TENDER (WHEN NOT DIVING OR TENDING THE DIVER, THE DIVER… | $48.68 | $30.50 | $79.18 | Union |
| PILEDRIVER (WORK ON FREE-STANDING STACKS, CONCRETE SILOS &… | $41.53 | $29.35 | $70.88 | Union |
| WELDER (WORK ON FREE-STANDING STACKS, CONCRETE SILOS & PUBLIC… | $48.68 | $30.50 | $79.18 | Union |
| MILLWRIGHT | $45.72 | $31.50 | $77.22 | Union |
| TELEDATA SYSTEM INSTALLER (WORK OF A HAZARDOUS NATURE, OR WHERE… | $42.09 | $19.71 | $61.80 | Union |
| ELEVATOR MECHANIC(ADDTIONAL FRINGE TO BE PAID A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEARS DAY; MEMORIAL DAY; INDEPENDENCE DAY; LABOR DAY; VETERANS' DAY; THANKSGIVING DAY; THE FRIDAY AFTER THANKSGIVING DAY; AND CHRISTMAS DAY. B. EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTES 8% B… | $64.52 | $38.44 | $102.96 | Union |
| LABORER (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION): GROUP 1 | $37.00 | $26.90 | $63.90 | Union |
| LABORER (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION): GROUP 2 | $35.75 | $24.85 | $60.60 | Union |
| PAINTER (TAPER) | $38.82 | $25.80 | $64.62 | Union |
| GLAZIER (SWING STAGE: $1.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONALPAID HOLIDAYS: LABOR DAY & CHRISTMAS DAY.) | $41.63 | $26.15 | $67.78 | Union |
| SIGN PAINTER | $24.79 | $13.72 | $38.51 | Union |
| PLASTERER | $45.52 | $29.43 | $74.95 | Union |
Rate and fringe are per hour unless a row says per day. Total is the rate plus the fringe. Union rows come from a collective bargaining agreement; survey rows from a Department of Labor wage survey, which can be years old.
Residential construction
Determination RI20260002, modification 2, published May 18, 2026. 18 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | ||||
| ELECTRICIANFOOTNOTE: WORK OF A HAZARDOUS NATURE, OR WHERE THE WORK HEIGHT IS 30 FEET OR MORE FROM THE FLOOR, EXCEPT WHEN WORKING OSHA-APPROVED LIFTS: 20% PER HOUR ADDITIONAL | $42.09 | $17.92 | $60.01 | Union |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | ||||
| SPRINKLER FITTER | $24.24 | $9.81 | $34.05 | Survey |
| PLUMBER | $23.96 | $8.95 | $32.91 | Survey |
| Carpenters | ||||
| CARPENTER (INCLUDING ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION, DRYWALL… | $15.32 | $9.65 | $24.97 | Survey |
| Power equipment operators | ||||
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: PAVERA. FOOTNOTES: ANY EMPLOYEE WHO WORKS 3 DAYS IN THE WEEK IN WHICH A HOLIDAY FALLS SHALL BE PAID FOR THE HOLIDAY. A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, PRESIDENT'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, JULY FOURTH, VICTORY DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMB… | $40.82 | $28.25 | $69.07 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GRADER AND ROLLERA. FOOTNOTES: ANY EMPLOYEE WHO WORKS 3 DAYS IN THE WEEK IN WHICH A HOLIDAY FALLS SHALL BE PAID FOR THE HOLIDAY. A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, PRESIDENT'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, JULY FOURTH, VICTORY DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMB… | $39.90 | $28.25 | $68.15 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (BACKHOE) | $20.27 | $8.98 | $29.25 | Survey |
| Painters | ||||
| PAINTER (BRUSH AND ROLLER) | $20.55 | $8.50 | $29.05 | Survey |
| Roofers | ||||
| ROOFER | $47.49 | $31.44 | $78.93 | Union |
| Cement masons | ||||
| CEMENT MASON/FINISHER | $20.45 | $11.40 | $31.85 | Survey |
| Bricklayers | ||||
| BRICKLAYER | $20.45 | $11.40 | $31.85 | Survey |
Every other classification (7)
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INSULATOR - PIPE & PIPEWRAPPER (INCLUDES APPLICATION OF ALL… | $49.91 | $36.63 | $86.54 | Union |
| ELEVATOR MECHANICFOOTNOTES: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEARS DAY; MEMORIAL DAY; INDEPENDENCE DAY; LABOR DAY; VETERANS' DAY; THANKSGIVING DAY; THE FRIDAY AFTER THANKSGIVING DAY; AND CHRISTMAS DAY. B. EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTES 8% BASIC HOURLY RATE F… | $64.52 | $38.44 | $102.96 | Union |
| PLASTERER | $13.50 | $2.45 | $15.95 | Survey |
| LABORER (UNSKILLED, LANDSCAPE, & BRICK MASON TENDER) | $18.47 | $8.10 | $26.57 | Survey |
| INSULATOR - BATT | $19.56 | $9.65 | $29.21 | Survey |
| FLOOR LAYER: CARPET | $15.62 | $9.65 | $25.27 | Survey |
| DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER | $20.55 | $8.50 | $29.05 | Survey |
Rate and fringe are per hour unless a row says per day. Total is the rate plus the fringe. Union rows come from a collective bargaining agreement; survey rows from a Department of Labor wage survey, which can be years old.
Heavy construction
Determination RI20260005, modification 2, published May 18, 2026. 7 classifications.
All classifications (7)
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DREDGING: CLASS DINCENTIVE PAY: (ADD TO HOURLY RATE) OPERATOR (NCCCO LICENSE/CERTIFICATION) $1.80 LICENSED TUG OPERATOR OVER 1000 HP (ASSIGNED AS MASTER) (USCG LICENSED MASTER OF TOWING VESSELS (MOTV) $1.80; LICENSED BOAT OPERATOR (ASSIG… | $30.86 | $14.15 | $45.01 | Union |
| DREDGING: CLASS C2INCENTIVE PAY: (ADD TO HOURLY RATE) OPERATOR (NCCCO LICENSE/CERTIFICATION) $1.80 LICENSED TUG OPERATOR OVER 1000 HP (ASSIGNED AS MASTER) (USCG LICENSED MASTER OF TOWING VESSELS (MOTV) $1.80; LICENSED BOAT OPERATOR (ASSIG… | $37.15 | $14.57 | $51.72 | Union |
| DREDGING: CLASS C1INCENTIVE PAY: (ADD TO HOURLY RATE) OPERATOR (NCCCO LICENSE/CERTIFICATION) $1.80 LICENSED TUG OPERATOR OVER 1000 HP (ASSIGNED AS MASTER) (USCG LICENSED MASTER OF TOWING VESSELS (MOTV) $1.80; LICENSED BOAT OPERATOR (ASSIG… | $38.38 | $14.66 | $53.04 | Union |
| DREDGING: CLASS B2INCENTIVE PAY: (ADD TO HOURLY RATE) OPERATOR (NCCCO LICENSE/CERTIFICATION) $1.80 LICENSED TUG OPERATOR OVER 1000 HP (ASSIGNED AS MASTER) (USCG LICENSED MASTER OF TOWING VESSELS (MOTV) $1.80; LICENSED BOAT OPERATOR (ASSIG… | $39.46 | $14.73 | $54.19 | Union |
| DREDGING: CLASS B1INCENTIVE PAY: (ADD TO HOURLY RATE) OPERATOR (NCCCO LICENSE/CERTIFICATION) $1.80 LICENSED TUG OPERATOR OVER 1000 HP (ASSIGNED AS MASTER) (USCG LICENSED MASTER OF TOWING VESSELS (MOTV) $1.80; LICENSED BOAT OPERATOR (ASSIG… | $41.93 | $14.90 | $56.83 | Union |
| DREDGING: CLASS A2INCENTIVE PAY: (ADD TO HOURLY RATE) OPERATOR (NCCCO LICENSE/CERTIFICATION) $1.80 LICENSED TUG OPERATOR OVER 1000 HP (ASSIGNED AS MASTER) (USCG LICENSED MASTER OF TOWING VESSELS (MOTV) $1.80; LICENSED BOAT OPERATOR (ASSIG… | $43.20 | $14.99 | $58.19 | Union |
| DREDGING: CLASS A1INCENTIVE PAY: (ADD TO HOURLY RATE) OPERATOR (NCCCO LICENSE/CERTIFICATION) $1.80 LICENSED TUG OPERATOR OVER 1000 HP (ASSIGNED AS MASTER) (USCG LICENSED MASTER OF TOWING VESSELS (MOTV) $1.80; LICENSED BOAT OPERATOR (ASSIG… | $48.48 | $15.34 | $63.82 | Union |
Rate and fringe are per hour unless a row says per day. Total is the rate plus the fringe. Union rows come from a collective bargaining agreement; survey rows from a Department of Labor wage survey, which can be years old.
Before you rely on a rate
These are federal Davis-Bacon rates for federal and federally assisted construction; state-funded work may follow Rhode Island's own law. The contracting agency chooses which determination applies, and the one attached to the contract governs, even after a newer modification. Apprentices in registered programs may be paid a percentage of these rates. Nothing here is legal advice.
Source
U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, general wage determinations RI20260001, RI20260002, RI20260005, as published on SAM.gov and refreshed here weekly. Rates are shown exactly as published; the construction types are building, residential, highway, heavy. TradeSalary is not affiliated with the Department of Labor.