Prevailing Wage for a Laborer in Providence County, Rhode Island (2026)
The federal Davis‑Bacon prevailing wage for a Laborer (Building construction) in Providence County is $55.40 base + $24.15 fringe = $79.55 total per hour. This is the federal Davis‑Bacon rate, which governs federally funded work in Providence County. Rhode Island also sets its own prevailing wage (RI DIR) — on state or locally funded work you owe the higher of the two, so confirm the RI rate before bidding.
Rate table by construction type
| Construction type | Source | Base | Fringe | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building | Federal · RI20260001 | $55.40 | $24.15 | $79.55 |
| Residential | Federal · RI20260002 | $18.47 | $8.10 | $26.57 |
These are the federal Davis‑Bacon rates for Rhode Island (they govern federally funded work); the RI state (DIR) rate is compared separately for state-funded work. Each construction type is its own wage determination — the WD# is shown per row. Scroll the table sideways on mobile.
Which rate applies?
Federally funded work → the federal Davis-Bacon rate applies.
State/local-funded work → Rhode Island's prevailing-wage law applies.
Covered by both → pay the higher of the two. See federal vs state.
Source & freshness
- WD number
- RI20260001
- Modification
- #3
- Effective
- May 18, 2026
- Last verified
- Jul 14, 2026
Official source: SAM.gov wage determination RI20260001 → · How we source rates
Worked certified-payroll line
A Laborer on this determination working 40 straight hours owes $2,216.00 in base wages plus $966.00 in fringe = $3,182.00 gross for the week (Building). Overtime pays 1.5× the base only; fringe stays flat per hour. Run your own numbers in the calculator.
Nearby & related
Laborer in Bristol Countyrate →Laborer in Kent Countyrate →Laborer in Newport Countyrate →Laborer in Washington Countyrate →Boilermaker in Providence Countyrate →Bricklayer in Providence Countyrate →Carpenter in Providence Countyrate →Cement Mason / Concrete Finisher in Providence Countyrate →
Verify the current wage determination on SAM.gov or with the DOL Wage and Hour Division before bidding or paying. This is a readable presentation of the official determination, not legal or tax advice.
Last verified: Jul 14, 2026 · Reviewed by: the Davis-Bacon Wage editorial team
Last verified: Jul 14, 2026 · Reviewed by: the Davis-Bacon Wage editorial team