Maintenance and Repair Workers, General pay in Rhode Island
In Rhode Island, the median pay for maintenance and repair workers, general is $24.47 an hour ($50,900 a year). About 4,500 people work in this job there.
That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($49,590). Rhode Island ranks 21st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for maintenance and repair workers, general in Rhode Island
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.75 | $36,920 |
| 25% of workers | $21.68 | $45,090 |
| Half of workers (median) | $24.47 | $50,900 |
| 75% of workers | $29.82 | $62,030 |
| 90% of workers | $36.49 | $75,900 |
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General pay in Rhode Island metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Providence-Warwick | $50,690 | 6,370 |
Rhode Island unemployment rate: 3.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for maintenance and repair workers, general
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4.2% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 148,700 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Rhode Island
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $76,470 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanics | $64,770 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $67,370 |
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