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Rhode Island laborer prevailing wage, county by county
A laborer's prevailing wage on Rhode Island public works is $63.90 an hour in every county that has one (5), for the main classification.
Laborer rate in each Rhode Island county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bristol CountyLABORER (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION): GROUP 1: Laborer, Carpenter Tender, Mason Tender, Cement Finisher Tender, Scaffold Erector, Wrecking Laborer, Asbestos Removal [Non-Mechanical Systems · Providence County group | $37.00 | $26.90 | $63.90 | Oct 1, 2026 | RI20260001 Mod 5 |
Kent CountyLABORER (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION): GROUP 1: Laborer, Carpenter Tender, Mason Tender, Cement Finisher Tender, Scaffold Erector, Wrecking Laborer, Asbestos Removal [Non-Mechanical Systems · Providence County group | $37.00 | $26.90 | $63.90 | Oct 1, 2026 | RI20260001 Mod 5 |
Newport CountyLABORER (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION): GROUP 1: Laborer, Carpenter Tender, Mason Tender, Cement Finisher Tender, Scaffold Erector, Wrecking Laborer, Asbestos Removal [Non-Mechanical Systems | $37.00 | $26.90 | $63.90 | Oct 1, 2026 | RI20260001 Mod 5 |
Providence CountyLABORER (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION): GROUP 1: Laborer, Carpenter Tender, Mason Tender, Cement Finisher Tender, Scaffold Erector, Wrecking Laborer, Asbestos Removal [Non-Mechanical Systems · Providence County group | $37.00 | $26.90 | $63.90 | Oct 1, 2026 | RI20260001 Mod 5 |
Washington CountyLABORER (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION): GROUP 1: Laborer, Carpenter Tender, Mason Tender, Cement Finisher Tender, Scaffold Erector, Wrecking Laborer, Asbestos Removal [Non-Mechanical Systems · Providence County group | $37.00 | $26.90 | $63.90 | Oct 1, 2026 | RI20260001 Mod 5 |
Main laborer classification in each county (Laborer (building construction): group 1: laborer, carpenter tender, mason tender, cement finisher tender, scaffold erector, wrecking laborer, asbestos removal [non-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 a laborer make on prevailing wage in Rhode Island?
$63.90 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 · LABORER (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION): GROUP 1: La$63.90
- Newport County1 county · LABORER (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION): GROUP 1: La$63.90
Which counties share a rate
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence County group, 4 localities: Bristol, Kent, Providence, Washington | LABORER (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION): GROUP 1: Laborer, Carpenter Tender, Mason Tender, Cement Finisher Tender, Scaffold Erector, Wrecking Laborer, Asbestos Removal [Non-Mechanical Systems | $37.00 | $63.90 |
| Newport County | LABORER (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION): GROUP 1: Laborer, Carpenter Tender, Mason Tender, Cement Finisher Tender, Scaffold Erector, Wrecking Laborer, Asbestos Removal [Non-Mechanical Systems | $37.00 | $63.90 |
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 laborer pay
What is the laborer prevailing wage in Providence County?
$63.90 an hour: a $37.00 base wage plus $26.90 in fringe benefits, under Davis-Bacon RI20260001 Mod 5 (Oct 1, 2026) and related decisions. Overtime and every laborer classification in Providence County.
Does laborer prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Providence County the $63.90 total is a $37.00 base wage plus $26.90 in fringe benefits, about 42% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does laborer 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 laborers 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 laborer rate?
DLT often publishes the same laborer rates for several counties. Across Rhode Island, the 5 counties with a laborer 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).