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Rhode Island plasterer prevailing wage, county by county
A plasterer's prevailing wage on Rhode Island public works is $74.95 an hour in every county that has one (5), for the main classification.
Plasterer rate in each Rhode Island county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bristol CountyPLASTERER · Providence County group | $45.52 | $29.43 | $74.95 | Oct 1, 2026 | RI20260001 Mod 5 |
Kent CountyPLASTERER · Providence County group | $45.52 | $29.43 | $74.95 | Oct 1, 2026 | RI20260001 Mod 5 |
Newport CountyPLASTERER | $45.52 | $29.43 | $74.95 | Oct 1, 2026 | RI20260001 Mod 5 |
Providence CountyPLASTERER · Providence County group | $45.52 | $29.43 | $74.95 | Oct 1, 2026 | RI20260001 Mod 5 |
Washington CountyPLASTERER · Providence County group | $45.52 | $29.43 | $74.95 | Oct 1, 2026 | RI20260001 Mod 5 |
Main plasterer classification in each county (Plasterer), 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 plasterer make on prevailing wage in Rhode Island?
$74.95 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 · PLASTERER$74.95
- Newport County1 county · PLASTERER$74.95
Which counties share a rate
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence County group, 4 localities: Bristol, Kent, Providence, Washington | PLASTERER | $45.52 | $74.95 |
| Newport County | PLASTERER | $45.52 | $74.95 |
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 plasterer pay
What is the plasterer prevailing wage in Providence County?
$74.95 an hour: a $45.52 base wage plus $29.43 in fringe benefits, under Davis-Bacon RI20260001 Mod 5 (Oct 1, 2026) and related decisions. Overtime and every plasterer classification in Providence County.
Does plasterer prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Providence County the $74.95 total is a $45.52 base wage plus $29.43 in fringe benefits, about 39% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does plasterer 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 plasterers 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 plasterer rate?
DLT often publishes the same plasterer rates for several counties. Across Rhode Island, the 5 counties with a plasterer 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).