Pay data / Plumbers / Salary / Rhode Island
Plumber Salary
in Rhode Island
Plumbers in Rhode Island (RI) earn a median of $67,700 a year, about $33 an hour. That runs roughly 10% above the national median for plumbers, with most earning between $42,900 and $111,300.
Bottom 10%
$42,900
RI Median
$67,700
Top 10%
$111,300
Plumber pay by experience in Rhode Island
- Apprentice$40,600$20/hr
Working toward a journeyman license over 4-5 years.
- Journeyman$67,700$33/hr
Licensed to work independently.
- Master$91,400$44/hr
Permits, inspections, and running the crew.
Plumber pay in Rhode Island metros
- Providence$69,700$34/hr
- Cranston$65,100$31/hr
- Warwick$67,700$33/hr
Licensing in Rhode Island
Plumbers are state-licensed, moving Apprentice, Journeyman, then Master. A licensed plumber is required to permit and inspect most work.
Frequently asked
- How much do plumbers make in Rhode Island?
- Plumbers in Rhode Island earn a median of $67,700 per year, about $33 per hour. That is roughly 10% above the national median. Most earn between $42,900 and $111,300.
- What is the highest-paying place for plumbers in Rhode Island?
- Among Rhode Island's major metros, Providence tends to pay plumbers the most, near $69,700 a year.
- Do you need a license to work as a plumber in Rhode Island?
- Yes. Plumbers are state-licensed, moving Apprentice, Journeyman, then Master. A licensed plumber is required to permit and inspect most work. Licensing in Rhode Island is handled at the state level, and a licensed person is required to permit and sign off on most work.
Plumber pay in other states
Figures are estimates for 2026, anchored to national wage data and localized for Rhode Island by cost of living and market conditions. Actual pay varies by employer, certification, and project.