Construction Laborers pay in Rhode Island
In Rhode Island, the median pay for construction laborers is $27.52 an hour ($57,240 a year). About 2,110 people work in this job there.
That is 21% higher than the U.S. median ($47,120). Rhode Island ranks 10th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for construction laborers in Rhode Island
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.98 | $39,480 |
| 25% of workers | $22.51 | $46,810 |
| Half of workers (median) | $27.52 | $57,240 |
| 75% of workers | $37.25 | $77,480 |
| 90% of workers | $42.61 | $88,620 |
Construction Laborers pay in Rhode Island metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Providence-Warwick | $59,280 | 3,240 |
Rhode Island unemployment rate: 3.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for construction laborers
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +7.3% over ten years, faster than average · about 120,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Rhode Island
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Carpenters | $60,840 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $63,610 |
| Electricians | $74,090 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $76,470 |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | $41,590 |
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