Construction Laborer Salary in Providence, RI
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The median construction laborer in the Providence area earns $59,280 a year ($28.50 an hour), 26% above the U.S. median ($47,120) and 4% above the Rhode Island median ($57,240). Half of the 3,240 construction laborers there earn between $48,040 and $77,480.
| Annual pay | Providence area | Rhode Island | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $39,760 | $39,480 | $35,090 |
| 25th percentile | $48,040 | $46,810 | $38,620 |
| Median | $59,280 | $57,240 | $47,120 |
| 75th percentile | $77,480 | $77,480 | $59,740 |
| 90th percentile | $90,790 | $88,620 | $78,090 |
| Average | $62,920 | $61,780 | $52,030 |
| Jobs | 3,240 | 2,110 | 1,096,780 |
Providence, RI ranks 12th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for construction laborer pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($72,610).
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Check my payConstruction laborer pay in other cities
- San Francisco, CA: $72,610
- San Jose, CA: $68,470
- St. Louis, MO: $64,500
- Boston, MA: $63,420
- Minneapolis, MN: $61,970
- New York, NY: $61,270
- Chicago, IL: $60,890
- Sacramento, CA: $60,560
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- Electrician: $73,980
- Carpenter: $61,910
- Heavy Equipment Operator: $69,900
- Plumber: $79,820
- Construction Supervisor: $97,560
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.