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Electrician Salary in Rhode Island

Median Annual in Rhode Island
$74,090/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$35.62/hr
▲ 17% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Rhode Island

groups Employed in RI
2,420
public U.S. Median
$63,190
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$72,438 #19 of 51

Electrician pay in Rhode Island, explained

Electricians in Rhode Island earn a median of $74,090 per year ($35.62 per hour), which is 17% above the national median of $63,190. Entry-level workers earn around $42,990, while the most experienced electricians reach about $102,840. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Rhode Island.

Is $74,090 good pay in Rhode Island?

Adjusted for Rhode Island's cost of living (which runs 102% of the U.S. average), that $74,090 is worth about $72,438 in national buying power — ranking Rhode Island #19 for real pay (vs #18 on the sticker number).

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Electrician pay by experience in Rhode Island

Entry level (10th pct)
$42,990
$20.67/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$74,090
$35.62/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$102,840
$49.44/hr

Electrician pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs RI
Rhode Island (here) $74,090 $72,438
Massachusetts $79,420 $75,097 −$5,330
Connecticut $77,540 $74,838 −$3,450

Electrician in Rhode Island: FAQ

How much do electricians make in Rhode Island?

Electricians in Rhode Island earn a median of $74,090 per year ($35.62 per hour), compared with $63,190 nationally.

Does Rhode Island pay electricians well?

At $74,090, Rhode Island pays 17% above the national median for electricians. An estimated 2,420 work in the state.

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