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Rhode Island insulator prevailing wage, county by county
An insulator's prevailing wage on Rhode Island public works is $86.54 an hour in every county that has one (5), for the main classification.
Insulator (Heat & Frost / Asbestos Worker) rate in each Rhode Island county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bristol CountyASBESTOS WORKER/INSULATOR (INCLUDES APPLICATION OF ALL INSULATING MATERIALS, PROTECTIVE COVERINGS, COATINGS & FINISHES TO ALL TYPES OF MECHANICAL SYSTEMS) · Providence County group | $49.91 | $36.63 | $86.54 | Oct 1, 2026 | RI20260001 Mod 5 |
Kent CountyASBESTOS WORKER/INSULATOR (INCLUDES APPLICATION OF ALL INSULATING MATERIALS, PROTECTIVE COVERINGS, COATINGS & FINISHES TO ALL TYPES OF MECHANICAL SYSTEMS) · Providence County group | $49.91 | $36.63 | $86.54 | Oct 1, 2026 | RI20260001 Mod 5 |
Newport CountyASBESTOS WORKER/INSULATOR (INCLUDES APPLICATION OF ALL INSULATING MATERIALS, PROTECTIVE COVERINGS, COATINGS & FINISHES TO ALL TYPES OF MECHANICAL SYSTEMS) | $49.91 | $36.63 | $86.54 | Oct 1, 2026 | RI20260001 Mod 5 |
Providence CountyASBESTOS WORKER/INSULATOR (INCLUDES APPLICATION OF ALL INSULATING MATERIALS, PROTECTIVE COVERINGS, COATINGS & FINISHES TO ALL TYPES OF MECHANICAL SYSTEMS) · Providence County group | $49.91 | $36.63 | $86.54 | Oct 1, 2026 | RI20260001 Mod 5 |
Washington CountyASBESTOS WORKER/INSULATOR (INCLUDES APPLICATION OF ALL INSULATING MATERIALS, PROTECTIVE COVERINGS, COATINGS & FINISHES TO ALL TYPES OF MECHANICAL SYSTEMS) · Providence County group | $49.91 | $36.63 | $86.54 | Oct 1, 2026 | RI20260001 Mod 5 |
Main insulator classification in each county (Asbestos worker/insulator (includes application of all insulating materials, protective coverings, coatings & finishes to all types of mechanical systems)), Davis-Bacon RI20260001 Mod 5 (Oct 1, 2026) and related decisions. Rates are set at award, then adjusted every July 1 for the life of the contract (RIGL 37-13-8). Checked October 25, 2026.
How much does an insulator make on prevailing wage in Rhode Island?
$86.54 an hour in every county that has a rate, for the main classification. 1 group of counties with identical rates and 1 with rates of their own, highest main rate first.
- Providence County group4 counties · ASBESTOS WORKER/INSULATOR (INCLUDES APPLICAT$86.54
- Newport County1 county · ASBESTOS WORKER/INSULATOR (INCLUDES APPLICAT$86.54
Which counties share a rate
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence County group, 4 localities: Bristol, Kent, Providence, Washington | ASBESTOS WORKER/INSULATOR (INCLUDES APPLICATION OF ALL INSULATING MATERIALS, PROTECTIVE COVERINGS, COATINGS & FINISHES TO ALL TYPES OF MECHANICAL SYSTEMS) | $49.91 | $86.54 |
| Newport County | ASBESTOS WORKER/INSULATOR (INCLUDES APPLICATION OF ALL INSULATING MATERIALS, PROTECTIVE COVERINGS, COATINGS & FINISHES TO ALL TYPES OF MECHANICAL SYSTEMS) | $49.91 | $86.54 |
1 group of counties with identical DLT rates, and 1 county with rates of its own.
Davis-Bacon schedules list journeyworker rates only. Registered apprentices (RIGL 28-45) may be paid a percentage of the base rate per their apprenticeship agreement, but the fringe may not be reduced (DLT FAQ); unregistered or out-of-ratio apprentices get the full journeyworker rate (260-RICR-30-15-3.4(E)).
Questions about Rhode Island insulator pay
What is the insulator prevailing wage in Providence County?
$86.54 an hour: a $49.91 base wage plus $36.63 in fringe benefits, under Davis-Bacon RI20260001 Mod 5 (Oct 1, 2026) and related decisions. Overtime and every insulator classification in Providence County.
Does insulator prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Providence County the $86.54 total is a $49.91 base wage plus $36.63 in fringe benefits, about 42% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does insulator prevailing wage pay overtime in Rhode Island?
Over 8 hours in a day or 40 in a week is overtime, "calculated on the base rate only and then the fringe benefit rate is added" (DLT FAQ; RIGL 37-13-10). Rhode Island sets no Saturday, Sunday or holiday premium.
Do apprentice insulators get this rate?
Davis-Bacon schedules list journeyworker rates only. Registered apprentices (RIGL 28-45) may be paid a percentage of the base rate per their apprenticeship agreement, but the fringe may not be reduced (DLT FAQ); unregistered or out-of-ratio apprentices get the full journeyworker rate (260-RICR-30-15-3.4(E)).
Why do some counties have the same insulator rate?
DLT often publishes the same insulator rates for several counties. Across Rhode Island, the 5 counties with an insulator rate fall into 2 distinct sets of rates, and 1 of those sets are shared by more than one county; the largest covers 4 counties (the Providence County group).