Wage Determination - Rhode Island Construction

This is a Wage Determination document (General Decision Number RI20260001, effective 07/30/2026) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor for federal construction contracts in Rhode Island. The determination covers Building, Heavy and Highway construction types across Bristol, Kent, Newport, Providence, and Washington counties, including marine construction projects. The document has been modified four times, with the most recent publication dated 07/30/2026.

The wage determination establishes prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for multiple construction classifications organized by trade and specialty. Rates apply to numerous positions including asbestos handlers and workers ($49.91/hour base), boilermakers ($50.62/hour), various bricklayers and masons ($38.78–$46.86/hour), carpenters ($47.88/hour with additional premiums for hazardous conditions and height work), divers ($48.68–$60.83/hour), electricians ($56.11/hour), elevator mechanics ($64.52/hour), and extensive power equipment operator classifications ($25.75–$51.30/hour depending on equipment type and work conditions). Laborers are classified by construction type with rates ranging from $33.05–$55.40/hour, painters ($24.79–$57.85/hour depending on method), and truck drivers ($32.01–$32.81/hour for highway construction with vacation and holiday bonuses). Fringe benefit rates typically range from 13.72% to 41.94% of base wages. The determination includes provisions for hazardous material work premiums, tunnel/shaft work differentials, holiday pay requirements, and vacation accrual based on tenure. Executive Order 13658 minimum wage requirements ($13.65/hour as of the determination date) also apply to applicable contracts. Unlisted classifications may be added per 29 CFR 5.5(a)(1)(iii) procedures, with appeals processed through the Department of Labor's Branch of Construction Wage Determinations and Wage and Hour Administrator.