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How much does a carpenter make in Providence?

$61,910a year

Median yearly pay for carpenters in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $29.76 an hour or $5,159 a month.

Hourly
$29.76
Vs. national median
+2%
Rank among cities
101 of 390
Jobs in the area
4,140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,500Median: $61,910Highest 10%: $100,700
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$47,500$22.84
25th$55,550$26.71
Median$61,910$29.76
75th$79,830$38.38
90th$100,700$48.42

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Related jobs in Providence

Same field, median yearly pay.

Structural Iron and Steel Worker$98,320
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$97,560
Brickmason and Blockmason$86,990
Construction and Building Inspector$80,100
Plumber$79,820
Insulation Worker$75,490
Electrician$73,980
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$69,900
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Worker$68,580
Sheet Metal Worker$65,100
Salaries for every job in Providence, RI

Frequently asked questions

How much does a carpenter make an hour in Providence?

The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $29.76 ($61,910 a year).

Do carpenters make more in Providence than the national average?

Yes: $61,910 against $60,580 nationally, 2% more.

How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?

The median in Rhode Island is $60,840, so Providence pays 2% more.

Where does Providence rank for carpenter pay?

101 of 390 metro areas with data.

How much does a carpenter make starting out in Providence?

The lowest-paid 10% make $47,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $100,700 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.