Prevailing wage rates in Rhode Island (2026)

Davis-Bacon (construction) and Service Contract Act (services) wage rates for every county county, from the current SAM.gov wage determinations.

Davis-Bacon electrician base rates in Rhode Island range from $18.49 to $56.11 an hour (median $37.30), before fringe. Service Contract Act janitor rates range from $18.35 to $18.35 an hour (median $18.35), plus health and welfare.

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Bristol Except Self Propelled Hopper Dredging Kent Newport On The Atlantic Coast Providence Washington Washington All Dredging

How prevailing wage works in Rhode Island

Federal construction contracts over $2,000 must pay at least the Davis-Bacon rates for the county; federal service contracts over $2,500 must pay at least the Service Contract Act rates. Rhode Island may also have its own state prevailing wage law for state and local projects. See prevailing wage explained.