Rhode Island Prevailing Wage Rates (Davis-Bacon and SCA)
Updated
The federal prevailing wage rates in force today for Rhode Island: 1 Davis-Bacon wage determinations for construction and 9 Service Contract Act wage determinations for services, with every rate, by county.
These rates apply to federal and federally funded contracts in Rhode Island. Many states also set their own prevailing wage for state and local public works; those rates come from the state's labor department and are not listed here.
Davis-Bacon wage rates in Rhode Island: the most common classifications
| Classification (base rate an hour) | Lowest | Median | Highest | Areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ironworker | $43.03 | $43.03 | $43.03 | 1 |
| Painter | $39.57 | $39.57 | $39.57 | 1 |
| Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher | $40.45 | $40.45 | $40.45 | 1 |
| Roofer | $47.49 | $47.49 | $47.49 | 1 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $44.42 | $44.42 | $44.42 | 1 |
| Bricklayer, Stonemason, Pointer, Caulker & Cleaner | $46.86 | $46.86 | $46.86 | 1 |
| Boilermaker | $50.62 | $50.62 | $50.62 | 1 |
| Marble Setter, Terrazzo Worker & Tile Setter | $46.54 | $46.54 | $46.54 | 1 |
| Marble, Tile & Terrazzo Finisher | $38.78 | $38.78 | $38.78 | 1 |
| Per Hour Above the Pile Driver Rate When Tending the Diver.) | $48.68 | $48.68 | $48.68 | 1 |
| Millwright | $45.72 | $45.72 | $45.72 | 1 |
| Per Hour Additional.) | $50.57 | $50.57 | $50.57 | 1 |
| Laborer (Building Construction): Group 3: Pre-Cast Floor & Roof Plank Erectors | $37.00 | $37.00 | $37.00 | 1 |
| Laborer (Building Construction): Group 5: Toxic Waste Remover | $39.00 | $39.00 | $39.00 | 1 |
| Laborer (Heavy and Highway Construction): Compressed Air: Group 3: Hazardous Waste Work Within the ""Hot"" Zone | $42.45 | $42.45 | $42.45 | 1 |
Base rates an hour, before fringe benefits, across all construction types; "areas" is how many wage determinations list the classification. Open a wage determination below for the exact rate and fringe in a county.
Service Contract Act wages in Rhode Island: the most common occupations
| Occupation (hourly wage) | Lowest | Median | Highest | Areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janitor | $18.35 | $18.35 | $18.35 | 4 |
| Guard I | $19.14 | $19.14 | $19.14 | 4 |
| Guard II | $21.41 | $21.41 | $21.41 | 4 |
| General Maintenance Worker | $24.37 | $24.37 | $24.47 | 4 |
| Laborer, Grounds Maintenance | $21.76 | $21.76 | $21.76 | 4 |
| Laborer | $18.71 | $19.41 | $19.41 | 5 |
| Truckdriver, Light | $16.00 | $22.07 | $22.07 | 5 |
| General Clerk I | $18.63 | $18.63 | $18.63 | 4 |
| Secretary I | $20.00 | $21.20 | $21.20 | 4 |
| Heavy Equipment Operator | $35.34 | $35.34 | $36.56 | 5 |
| Environmental Technician | $31.17 | $31.49 | $33.38 | 5 |
| Airplane Pilot | $35.43 | $40.53 | $40.53 | 5 |
| Truckdriver, Medium | $23.17 | $23.17 | $28.65 | 5 |
| Truckdriver, Heavy | $29.14 | $29.14 | $30.07 | 5 |
| Accounting Clerk I | $20.93 | $20.93 | $20.93 | 4 |
Building, Heavy and Highway construction wage determinations (1)
- 5 Counties in Rhode Island RI20260001
Service Contract Act wage determinations (9)
- 2015-4089 5 Counties in Rhode Island, 346 occupations
- 2015-4109 Washington County, Rhode Island, 346 occupations
- 2015-4105 Washington County, Rhode Island, 346 occupations
- 2015-4083 2 Counties in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, 346 occupations
- 1996-0223 149 Counties in 53 States, 25 occupations
- 2017-0019 Kent County, Rhode Island, 8 occupations
- 2017-0083 8 Counties in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, 2 occupations
- 2017-0087 3 Counties in Connecticut and Rhode Island, 2 occupations
- 1973-1367 5 Counties in Rhode Island, 1 occupations
Questions
What is the SCA wage for a janitor in Rhode Island?
The median Service Contract Act wage for a janitor (occupation 11150) across Rhode Island's wage determinations is $18.35 an hour, plus health and welfare. The exact wage depends on the county in the wage determination attached to the contract.
Which wage determination applies to my bid?
The one included in the solicitation. Federal construction bids include a Davis-Bacon general decision for the county and construction type; service bids include an SCA wage determination for the place of performance. Our bid pages list the documents of each bid, the wage determination among them.
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