How much does a plumber make in Rhode Island?
$76,470a year
Median yearly pay for plumbers in Rhode Island. That is $36.76 an hour or $6,373 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.76
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,820
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,680Median: $76,470Highest 10%: $110,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,680 | $23.88 | |
| 25th | $58,740 | $28.24 | |
| Median | $76,470 | $36.76 | |
| 75th | $107,400 | $51.61 | |
| 90th | $110,400 | $53.06 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $79,820 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for plumbers.
| 12. Hawaii | $78,060 |
| 13. New York | $77,490 |
| 14. Connecticut | $77,280 |
| 15. Rhode Island | $76,470 |
| 16. Indiana | $76,320 |
| 17. California | $72,830 |
| 18. Pennsylvania | $68,080 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a plumber make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $36.76 ($76,470 a year).
Do plumbers make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
Yes: $76,470 against $63,800 nationally, 20% more.
Where does Rhode Island rank for plumber pay?
Rhode Island ranks 15 of 51 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays plumbers the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $79,820 a year.
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.