How much does an electrician make in Providence?
$73,980a year
Median yearly pay for electricians in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $35.57 an hour or $6,165 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.57
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among cities
- 121 of 390
- Jobs in the area
- 3,560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,760Median: $73,980Highest 10%: $102,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,760 | $20.56 | |
| 25th | $55,370 | $26.62 | |
| Median | $73,980 | $35.57 | |
| 75th | $94,470 | $45.42 | |
| 90th | $102,800 | $49.44 |
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How much does an electrician make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $35.57 ($73,980 a year).
Do electricians make more in Providence than the national average?
Yes: $73,980 against $63,190 nationally, 17% more.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $74,090, so Providence pays 0% more.
Where does Providence rank for electrician pay?
121 of 390 metro areas with data.
How much does an electrician make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,760 or less a year; the top 10% make $102,800 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.