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Electrician Salary in Rhode Island: Pay by City
Electricians in Rhode Island earned a median $35.62 an hour, or $74,090 a year, in May 2025.[1] The middle half earned $28.08 to $46.01 an hour, and the top tenth earned $49.44 or more. That is 17% above the US median of $30.38.[2]
- 10th
- $20.67
- 25th
- $28.08
- Median
- $35.62
- 75th
- $46.01
- 90th
- $49.44
- 10th
- $42,990
- 25th
- $58,410
- Median
- $74,090
- 75th
- $95,700
- 90th
- $102,840
Do electricians make $100,000 a year in Rhode Island?
Between 10% and 25% do. $100,000 falls between the 75th percentile ($95,700) and the 90th ($102,840).[1]
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $20.67 | $42,990 |
| 25th | $28.08 | $58,410 |
| Median | $35.62 | $74,090 |
| 75th | $46.01 | $95,700 |
| 90th | $49.44 | $102,840 |
| Mean | $35.65 | $74,150 |
How much do new electricians make in Rhode Island?
The lowest-paid tenth of electricians in Rhode Island earned $20.67 an hour or less ($42,990 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $28.08 or less.[1] OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are electricians in demand in Rhode Island?
Projections Central expects Rhode Island to go from 2,620 electrician jobs in 2024 to 3,050 in 2034, a change of 16.6%, with about 280 openings a year.[3] The US projection is 9.5%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 2,620 | 3,050 | 16.6% | 280 |
| United States | 818,700 | 896,100 | 9.5% | 81,000 |
How does electrician pay compare with other trades in Rhode Island?
Electricians rank third of the five trades on this site by median pay in Rhode Island. General contractors have the highest median, $47.40 an hour.[1]
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $47.40 | $98,590 | 2,060 |
| Plumbers | $36.77 | $76,470 | 1,820 |
| Electricians | $35.62 | $74,090 | 2,420 |
| HVAC Technicians | $32.39 | $67,370 | 1,450 |
| Roofers | $29.63 | $61,630 | 360 |
Where to train in Rhode Island
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Rhode Island, May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- BLS OEWS national estimates: Electricians (47-2111), May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- Projections Central, long-term occupational projections 2024-2034 (projectionscentral.org, 2024-2034)