Construction Laborers pay range in Providence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,760 a year or less, while the top 10% make $90,790 or more. The middle half of construction laborers in Providence earn between $48,040 and $77,480.
- $40K10th
- $48K25th
- $59KMedian
- $77K75th
- $91K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $62,920 | $5,243 | $30.25 |
| Median | $59,280 | $4,940 | $28.50 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $48,040 | $4,003 | $23.10 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $77,480 | $6,457 | $37.25 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Construction Laborers pay in Providence vs. Rhode Island and the U.S.
Construction laborers in Providence earn about the same as the Rhode Island average ($61,780) and 21% more than the U.S. average ($52,030). At the median the gap is +26% against the U.S. median of $47,120.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | $62,920 | $59,280 | $39,760 | $90,790 | 3,240 |
| Rhode Island | $61,780 | $57,240 | $39,480 | $88,620 | 2,110 |
| United States | $52,030 | $47,120 | $35,090 | $78,090 | 1,096,780 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Construction Laborers salary after taxes in Providence
On the average salary of $62,920, a single filer in Providence takes home about $50,994 a year, or $4,249 a month and $1,961 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in RI | $50,994 | $4,249 |
| Working in MA | $49,910 | $4,159 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Is Providence a good place for construction laborers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Providence area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.8), so the average $62,920 buys what about $61,824 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Providence ($53,680). A typical home costs $524,867, or 8.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Construction Laborers salary in nearby metro areas
- Norwich, CT$56,450
- Worcester, MA$69,030
- Boston, MA$71,350
- Barnstable, MA$63,070
- Hartford, CT$58,880
- Springfield, MA$66,780
Highest-paying cities for construction laborers
Kahului, HI pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($78,590).
- Kahului, HI$78,590
- Vineland, NJ$74,200
- San Francisco, CA$73,640
- Trenton, NJ$73,100
- Boston, MA$71,350
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Construction Laborers salary in Providence: questions
How much do construction laborers make an hour in Providence?
$30.25 an hour on average, and $28.50 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level construction laborers salary in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,760 a year and the 25th percentile is $48,040, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the construction laborers take-home pay in Providence?
About $50,994 a year ($4,249 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $62,920. Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Do construction laborers earn more in Providence than elsewhere?
The average here is 21% more than the U.S. average for this job ($52,030).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-2061; area Providence-Warwick, RI-MA (39300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.5%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.64, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.64).
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