Contractor Labor Rates in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA (May 2024)
Median wages and estimated billed labor rates across 18 home-services trades in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro (RI comp climate, veryhigh cost tier).
| Trade | Median wage | Est. billed rate |
|---|---|---|
| Brickmasons & Blockmasons | $37.28 | $92.42–$123.44 |
| Carpenters | $29.63 | $89.15–$107.87 |
| Cement Masons & Concrete Finishers | $30.23 | $91.33–$114.01 |
| Construction Laborers | $28.81 | $81.12–$101.34 |
| Drywall & Ceiling Tile Installers | $30.52 | $76.70–$99.35 |
| Electricians | $34.29 | $86.61–$114.27 |
| Fence Erectors | $24.87 | $81.43–$83.97 |
| Glaziers | $38.94 | $91.91–$117.42 |
| HVAC Mechanics & Installers | $30.89 | $87.24–$108.86 |
| Insulation Workers | $24.00 | $82.09–$95.68 |
| Landscaping & Groundskeeping Workers | $21.45 | $72.76–$79.53 |
| Painters, Construction & Maintenance | $24.73 | $76.32–$89.38 |
| Pest Control Workers | $22.17 | $73.93–$86.28 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters & Steamfitters | $36.18 | $88.23–$120.23 |
| Roofers | $28.59 | $92.98–$115.09 |
| Sheet Metal Workers | $28.20 | $85.56–$106.54 |
| Solar Photovoltaic Installers | $25.00 | $87.57–$124.11 |
| Tile & Stone Setters | $31.24 | $94.97–$101.13 |
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024, Providence-Warwick, RI-MA. Billed rates are model estimates; see methodology.