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Laborer prevailing wage, Providence County group, Rhode Island (4 counties)
DLT sets the same laborer rates, row for row, in 4 counties: Bristol, Kent, Providence and Washington. Every figure on this page applies in each of them.
$63.90an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$37.00 base wage + $26.90 fringe benefits · Building, Heavy & Highway · LABO0271-001
On Rhode Island public works in each of these 4 counties, a laborer must be paid at least $63.90 an hour: a $37.00 base wage plus $26.90 in fringe benefits. DLT prints no total, so $63.90 is our sum of the two.
Davis-Bacon RI20260001 Mod 5 (Oct 1, 2026) and related decisions; this rate, effective October 1, 2026. Rates are set at award, then adjusted every July 1 for the life of the contract (RIGL 37-13-8). Checked against dlt.ri.gov on October 25, 2026.
DLT lists 14 laborer rates for each of these counties, from $26.57 to $66.10 an hour. See all of them.
- From 2026-11-17, at least $6.60 of the fringe must buy retirement or pension benefits (DLT's minimum retirement credit). It is part of the fringe, not added to it.
- Scope: BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
Base wage and fringe benefits: $37.00 + $26.90
The base wage is the taxable hourly wage. DLT prints the fringe benefits as one hourly figure, not itemized; it can go to health, pension, vacation and training plans, or be paid as cash where the state allows.
| Base wage (taxable) | $37.00 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $26.90 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DLT prints no total) | $63.90 |
When does this rate change?
- Rates are set at award and remain until modified, but every contractor must check with DLT before July 1 each year and adjust wages every July 1 for the contract's duration (RIGL 37-13-8; DLT). Mid-year SAM modifications reach an awarded contract at the next July 1.
- The main decision, RI20260001, has been modified four times in 2026, most recently October 1 (Mod 5). DLT's retirement minimums take effect November 17, 2026 (DLT).
Every laborer rate in the Providence County group
As DLT lists them. The highlighted row is the one this page leads with.
- LABORER (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION): TEST BORING: DRILLERBuilding, Heavy & Highway · LABO0271-002$66.10
- LABORER (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION): TEST BORING: LABORERBuilding, Heavy & Highway · LABO0271-002$66.10
- LABORER (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION): GROUP 5: Toxic Waste RemoverBuilding, Heavy & Highway · LABO0271-001$65.90
- LABORER (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION): OPEN AIR CAISSON, UNDERPINNING WORK AND BORING CREW: BOTTOM MANBuilding, Heavy & Highway · LABO0271-002$65.65
- LABORER (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION): GROUP 1: Laborer, Carpenter Tender, Mason Tender, Cement Finisher Tender, Scaffold Erector, Wrecking Laborer, Asbestos Removal [Non-Mechanical SystemsBuilding, Heavy & Highway · LABO0271-001$63.90
- LABORER (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION): GROUP 2: Asphalt Raker, Adzemen, Pipe Trench Bracer, Demolition Burner, Chain Saw Operator, Fence & Guard Rail Erector, Setter of Metal Forms for Roadways, Mortar Mixer, Pipelayer, Riprap & Dry Stonewall Builder, Highway Stone Spreader, Pneumatic Tool Operator, Wagon Drill Operator, Tree Trimmer, Barco-Type Jumping Tamper, Mechanical Grinder OperatorBuilding, Heavy & Highway · LABO0271-001$63.90
- LABORER (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION): GROUP 3: Pre-Cast Floor & Roof Plank ErectorsBuilding, Heavy & Highway · LABO0271-001$63.90
- LABORER (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION): GROUP 4: Air Track Operator, Hydraulic & Similar Self-Powered Drill, Block Paver, Rammer, Curb Setter, Powderman & BlasterBuilding, Heavy & Highway · LABO0271-001$63.90
- LABORER (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION): GROUP 5: Toxic waste removerBuilding, Heavy & Highway · LABO0271-002$62.35
- LABORER (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION): GROUP 3: Air track drill operator; Hydraulic and similar powered drills; Brick paver; Block paver; Rammer and curb setter; Powderperson and blasterBuilding, Heavy & Highway · LABO0271-002$61.35
- LABORER (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION): GROUP 2: Adzeperson; Asphalt raker; Barcotype jumping tamper; Chain saw operators; Concrete and power buggy operator; Concrete saw operator; Demolition burner; Fence and guard rail erector; Highway stone spreader; Laser beam operator; Mechanical grinder operator; Mason tender; Mortar mixer; Pneumatic tool operator; Riprap and dry stonewall builder; Scaffold erector; Setter of metal forms for roadways; Wagon drill operator; Wood chipper operator; Pipelayer; Pipe trench bracerBuilding, Heavy & Highway · LABO0271-002$60.60
- LABORER (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION): OPEN AIR CAISSON, UNDERPINNING WORK AND BORING CREW: TOP MAN & LABORERBuilding, Heavy & Highway · LABO0271-002$59.75
- LABORER (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION): GROUP 1: Laborer; Carpenter tender; Cement finisher tender; Wrecking laborer; Asbestos removers [non-mechanical systems]; Plant laborer; Driller in quarriesBuilding, Heavy & Highway · LABO0271-002$57.10
- LABORER (UNSKILLED, LANDSCAPE, & BRICK MASON TENDER)Residential (single-family homes and apartments up to 4 stories) · Residential · SURI1999-002$26.57
| Classification | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LABORER (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION): GROUP 1: Laborer, Carpenter Tender, Mason Tender, Cement Finisher Tender, Scaffold Erector, Wrecking Laborer, Asbestos Removal [Non-Mechanical SystemsBuilding, Heavy & HighwayLABO0271-001 | $37.00 | $26.90 | $63.90 | Oct 1, 2026 |
| LABORER (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION): GROUP 2: Asphalt Raker, Adzemen, Pipe Trench Bracer, Demolition Burner, Chain Saw Operator, Fence & Guard Rail Erector, Setter of Metal Forms for Roadways, Mortar Mixer, Pipelayer, Riprap & Dry Stonewall Builder, Highway Stone Spreader, Pneumatic Tool Operator, Wagon Drill Operator, Tree Trimmer, Barco-Type Jumping Tamper, Mechanical Grinder OperatorBuilding, Heavy & HighwayLABO0271-001 | $37.00 | $26.90 | $63.90 | Oct 1, 2026 |
| LABORER (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION): GROUP 3: Pre-Cast Floor & Roof Plank ErectorsBuilding, Heavy & HighwayLABO0271-001 | $37.00 | $26.90 | $63.90 | Oct 1, 2026 |
| LABORER (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION): GROUP 4: Air Track Operator, Hydraulic & Similar Self-Powered Drill, Block Paver, Rammer, Curb Setter, Powderman & BlasterBuilding, Heavy & HighwayLABO0271-001 | $37.00 | $26.90 | $63.90 | Oct 1, 2026 |
| LABORER (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION): GROUP 5: Toxic Waste RemoverBuilding, Heavy & HighwayLABO0271-001 | $39.00 | $26.90 | $65.90 | Oct 1, 2026 |
| LABORER (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION): GROUP 1: Laborer; Carpenter tender; Cement finisher tender; Wrecking laborer; Asbestos removers [non-mechanical systems]; Plant laborer; Driller in quarriesBuilding, Heavy & HighwayLABO0271-002 | $33.05 | $24.05 | $57.10 | Oct 1, 2026 |
| LABORER (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION): GROUP 2: Adzeperson; Asphalt raker; Barcotype jumping tamper; Chain saw operators; Concrete and power buggy operator; Concrete saw operator; Demolition burner; Fence and guard rail erector; Highway stone spreader; Laser beam operator; Mechanical grinder operator; Mason tender; Mortar mixer; Pneumatic tool operator; Riprap and dry stonewall builder; Scaffold erector; Setter of metal forms for roadways; Wagon drill operator; Wood chipper operator; Pipelayer; Pipe trench bracerBuilding, Heavy & HighwayLABO0271-002 | $35.75 | $24.85 | $60.60 | Oct 1, 2026 |
| LABORER (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION): GROUP 3: Air track drill operator; Hydraulic and similar powered drills; Brick paver; Block paver; Rammer and curb setter; Powderperson and blasterBuilding, Heavy & HighwayLABO0271-002 | $36.50 | $24.85 | $61.35 | Oct 1, 2026 |
| LABORER (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION): GROUP 5: Toxic waste removerBuilding, Heavy & HighwayLABO0271-002 | $37.50 | $24.85 | $62.35 | Oct 1, 2026 |
| LABORER (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION): OPEN AIR CAISSON, UNDERPINNING WORK AND BORING CREW: BOTTOM MANBuilding, Heavy & HighwayLABO0271-002 | $41.50 | $24.15 | $65.65 | Oct 1, 2026 |
| LABORER (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION): OPEN AIR CAISSON, UNDERPINNING WORK AND BORING CREW: TOP MAN & LABORERBuilding, Heavy & HighwayLABO0271-002 | $35.60 | $24.15 | $59.75 | Oct 1, 2026 |
| LABORER (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION): TEST BORING: DRILLERBuilding, Heavy & HighwayLABO0271-002 | $41.95 | $24.15 | $66.10 | Oct 1, 2026 |
| LABORER (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION): TEST BORING: LABORERBuilding, Heavy & HighwayLABO0271-002 | $41.95 | $24.15 | $66.10 | Oct 1, 2026 |
| LABORER (UNSKILLED, LANDSCAPE, & BRICK MASON TENDER)Residential (single-family homes and apartments up to 4 stories)ResidentialSURI1999-002 | $18.47 | $8.10 | $26.57 | May 18, 2026 |
How the Providence County group compares
The main laborer rate in every county that has one, and how the pay splits here and nearby. All bars use the same scale.
Every county in Rhode Island
Wage and fringe benefits, nearby
- Providence County groupbase $37.00$63.90
- Kent Countybase $37.00$63.90
- Bristol Countybase $37.00$63.90
- Washington Countybase $37.00$63.90
Which county is in which laborer group
Every Rhode Island county with a laborer rate. Counties DLT treats alike share one page; the rest have their own.
| 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.
More from DLT on this rate
- DLT's prevailing wage page
- There is no separate apprentice rate. Registered apprentices get a percentage of the base, and the full fringe (DLT FAQ).
Every trade's rates, county by county: Bristol · Kent · Providence · Washington
Are you being paid this rate?
Add your base wage to the fringe your employer pays for you, and compare it with the total. Healthcare and retirement must be actually bought, not paid as cash (RIGL 37-13-7). DLT Prevailing Wage: (401) 462-8580, option 7.
Source
Department of Labor and Training (DLT), Davis-Bacon RI20260001 Mod 5 (Oct 1, 2026) and related decisions. For the row this page leads with:
- Bristol: RI20260001 Mod 5
- Kent: RI20260001 Mod 5
- Providence: RI20260001 Mod 5
- Washington: RI20260001 Mod 5
We read every active Rhode Island Davis-Bacon decision from SAM.gov's API and DLT's retirement schedule, and check every number with a second read. Davis-Bacon prints no total; ours is base plus fringe. How we check · Download every Rhode Island rate as CSV · Report an error