Prevailing Wages in Bristol County, Rhode Island
Prevailing wages in Bristol County, Rhode Island run $63.90 to $102.96 per hour (base rate plus fringe benefits) across the 50 Davis-Bacon determination records shown below, which is page one of a larger set. The median total is $76.56, and among the 50 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $26.90. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Asbestos Worker/Insulator (Includes Application of All Insulating Materials, Protective Coverings, Coatings & Finishes to All Types of Mechanical Systems) in Bristol County, Rhode Island – Highway
Total Wage: $86.54
Base Rate: $49.91 | Fringe: $36.63
#federal – Asbestos Worker/Insulator (Includes Application of All Insulating Materials, Protective Coverings, Coatings & Finishes to All Types of Mechanical Systems) in Bristol County, Rhode Island – Heavy
Total Wage: $86.54
Base Rate: $49.91 | Fringe: $36.63
#federal – Asbestos Worker/Insulator (Includes Application of All Insulating Materials, Protective Coverings, Coatings & Finishes to All Types of Mechanical Systems) in Bristol County, Rhode Island – Building
Total Wage: $86.54
Base Rate: $49.91 | Fringe: $36.63
#federal – Boilermaker in Bristol County, Rhode Island – Building
Total Wage: $79.44
Base Rate: $50.62 | Fringe: $28.82
#federal – Boilermaker in Bristol County, Rhode Island – Heavy
Total Wage: $79.44
Base Rate: $50.62 | Fringe: $28.82
#federal – Boilermaker in Bristol County, Rhode Island – Highway
Total Wage: $79.44
Base Rate: $50.62 | Fringe: $28.82
#federal – Bricklayer, Stonemason, Pointer, Caulker & Cleaner in Bristol County, Rhode Island – Highway
Total Wage: $76.00
Base Rate: $46.86 | Fringe: $29.14
#federal – Bricklayer, Stonemason, Pointer, Caulker & Cleaner in Bristol County, Rhode Island – Heavy
Total Wage: $76.00
Base Rate: $46.86 | Fringe: $29.14
#federal – Bricklayer, Stonemason, Pointer, Caulker & Cleaner in Bristol County, Rhode Island – Building
Total Wage: $76.00
Base Rate: $46.86 | Fringe: $29.14
#federal – Carpenter: Includes Soft Floor Layer (Work on Free-standing Stacks, Concrete Silos & Public Utility Electrical Power Houses, Which Are Over 35 Ft. in Height When Constructed: $.50 Per Hour Additional. Work on Exterior Concrete Shear Wall Gang Forms, 45 Ft. or More Above Ground Elevation or on Setback: $.50 Per Hour Additional.) in Bristol County, Rhode Island – Building
Total Wage: $78.38
Base Rate: $47.88 | Fringe: $30.50
#federal – Carpenter: Includes Soft Floor Layer (Work on Free-standing Stacks, Concrete Silos & Public Utility Electrical Power Houses, Which Are Over 35 Ft. in Height When Constructed: $.50 Per Hour Additional. Work on Exterior Concrete Shear Wall Gang Forms, 45 Ft. or More Above Ground Elevation or on Setback: $.50 Per Hour Additional.) in Bristol County, Rhode Island – Highway
Total Wage: $78.38
Base Rate: $47.88 | Fringe: $30.50
#federal – Carpenter: Includes Soft Floor Layer (Work on Free-standing Stacks, Concrete Silos & Public Utility Electrical Power Houses, Which Are Over 35 Ft. in Height When Constructed: $.50 Per Hour Additional. Work on Exterior Concrete Shear Wall Gang Forms, 45 Ft. or More Above Ground Elevation or on Setback: $.50 Per Hour Additional.) in Bristol County, Rhode Island – Heavy
Total Wage: $78.38
Base Rate: $47.88 | Fringe: $30.50
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher (Building Construction) (Cement Mason: Work on Free Swinging Scaffolds Under 3 Planks Width and Which Is 20 or More Feet Above Ground and Any Offset Structure: $.30 Per Hour Additional.) in Bristol County, Rhode Island – Heavy
Total Wage: $73.85
Base Rate: $44.75 | Fringe: $29.10
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher (Building Construction) (Cement Mason: Work on Free Swinging Scaffolds Under 3 Planks Width and Which Is 20 or More Feet Above Ground and Any Offset Structure: $.30 Per Hour Additional.) in Bristol County, Rhode Island – Building
Total Wage: $73.85
Base Rate: $44.75 | Fringe: $29.10
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher (Building Construction) (Cement Mason: Work on Free Swinging Scaffolds Under 3 Planks Width and Which Is 20 or More Feet Above Ground and Any Offset Structure: $.30 Per Hour Additional.) in Bristol County, Rhode Island – Highway
Total Wage: $73.85
Base Rate: $44.75 | Fringe: $29.10
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher (Heavy and Highway Construction) in Bristol County, Rhode Island – Highway
Total Wage: $65.75
Base Rate: $40.45 | Fringe: $25.30
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher (Heavy and Highway Construction) in Bristol County, Rhode Island – Building
Total Wage: $65.75
Base Rate: $40.45 | Fringe: $25.30
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher (Heavy and Highway Construction) in Bristol County, Rhode Island – Heavy
Total Wage: $65.75
Base Rate: $40.45 | Fringe: $25.30
#federal – Electrician (Work of a Hazardous Nature, or Where the Work Height Is 30 Ft. or More from the Floor, Except When Working Osha-approved Lifts: 20% Per Hour Additional. Work in Tunnels Below Ground Level in Combined Sewer Outfall: 20% Per Hour Additional.) in Bristol County, Rhode Island – Building
Total Wage: $80.85
Base Rate: $56.11 | Fringe: $24.74
#federal – Electrician (Work of a Hazardous Nature, or Where the Work Height Is 30 Ft. or More from the Floor, Except When Working Osha-approved Lifts: 20% Per Hour Additional. Work in Tunnels Below Ground Level in Combined Sewer Outfall: 20% Per Hour Additional.) in Bristol County, Rhode Island – Highway
Total Wage: $80.85
Base Rate: $56.11 | Fringe: $24.74
#federal – Electrician (Work of a Hazardous Nature, or Where the Work Height Is 30 Ft. or More from the Floor, Except When Working Osha-approved Lifts: 20% Per Hour Additional. Work in Tunnels Below Ground Level in Combined Sewer Outfall: 20% Per Hour Additional.) in Bristol County, Rhode Island – Heavy
Total Wage: $80.85
Base Rate: $56.11 | Fringe: $24.74
#federal – Elevator Mechanic (Addtional Fringe to Be Paid a. Paid Holidays: New Years Day; Memorial Day; Independence Day; Labor Day; Veterans' Day; Thanksgiving Day; the Friday After Thanksgiving Day; and Christmas Day. B. Employer Contributes 8% Basic Hourly Rate for 5 Years or More of Service of 6% Basic Hourly Rate for 6 Months to 5 Years of Service As Vacation Pay Credit.) in Bristol County, Rhode Island – Building
Total Wage: $102.96
Base Rate: $64.52 | Fringe: $38.44
#federal – Elevator Mechanic (Addtional Fringe to Be Paid a. Paid Holidays: New Years Day; Memorial Day; Independence Day; Labor Day; Veterans' Day; Thanksgiving Day; the Friday After Thanksgiving Day; and Christmas Day. B. Employer Contributes 8% Basic Hourly Rate for 5 Years or More of Service of 6% Basic Hourly Rate for 6 Months to 5 Years of Service As Vacation Pay Credit.) in Bristol County, Rhode Island – Heavy
Total Wage: $102.96
Base Rate: $64.52 | Fringe: $38.44
#federal – Elevator Mechanic (Addtional Fringe to Be Paid a. Paid Holidays: New Years Day; Memorial Day; Independence Day; Labor Day; Veterans' Day; Thanksgiving Day; the Friday After Thanksgiving Day; and Christmas Day. B. Employer Contributes 8% Basic Hourly Rate for 5 Years or More of Service of 6% Basic Hourly Rate for 6 Months to 5 Years of Service As Vacation Pay Credit.) in Bristol County, Rhode Island – Highway
Total Wage: $102.96
Base Rate: $64.52 | Fringe: $38.44
#federal – Hazardous Material Handler (Includes Preparation, Wetting, Stripping, Removal Scrapping, Vacuuming, Bagging & Disposing of All Insulation Materials, Whether They Contain Asbestos or Not, from Mechanical Systems) in Bristol County, Rhode Island – Heavy
Total Wage: $86.54
Base Rate: $49.91 | Fringe: $36.63
#federal – Hazardous Material Handler (Includes Preparation, Wetting, Stripping, Removal Scrapping, Vacuuming, Bagging & Disposing of All Insulation Materials, Whether They Contain Asbestos or Not, from Mechanical Systems) in Bristol County, Rhode Island – Building
Total Wage: $86.54
Base Rate: $49.91 | Fringe: $36.63
#federal – Hazardous Material Handler (Includes Preparation, Wetting, Stripping, Removal Scrapping, Vacuuming, Bagging & Disposing of All Insulation Materials, Whether They Contain Asbestos or Not, from Mechanical Systems) in Bristol County, Rhode Island – Highway
Total Wage: $86.54
Base Rate: $49.91 | Fringe: $36.63
#federal – Ironworker in Bristol County, Rhode Island – Highway
Total Wage: $76.56
Base Rate: $43.03 | Fringe: $33.53
#federal – Ironworker in Bristol County, Rhode Island – Building
Total Wage: $76.56
Base Rate: $43.03 | Fringe: $33.53
#federal – Ironworker in Bristol County, Rhode Island – Heavy
Total Wage: $76.56
Base Rate: $43.03 | Fringe: $33.53
#federal – Laborer (Building Construction): Group 1: Laborer, Carpenter Tender, Mason Tender, Cement Finisher Tender, Scaffold Erector, Wrecking Laborer, Asbestos Removal [non-mechanical Systems in Bristol County, Rhode Island – Building
Total Wage: $63.90
Base Rate: $37.00 | Fringe: $26.90
#federal – Laborer (Building Construction): Group 1: Laborer, Carpenter Tender, Mason Tender, Cement Finisher Tender, Scaffold Erector, Wrecking Laborer, Asbestos Removal [non-mechanical Systems in Bristol County, Rhode Island – Heavy
Total Wage: $63.90
Base Rate: $37.00 | Fringe: $26.90
#federal – Laborer (Building Construction): Group 1: Laborer, Carpenter Tender, Mason Tender, Cement Finisher Tender, Scaffold Erector, Wrecking Laborer, Asbestos Removal [non-mechanical Systems in Bristol County, Rhode Island – Highway
Total Wage: $63.90
Base Rate: $37.00 | Fringe: $26.90
#federal – Laborer (Building Construction): Group 2: Asphalt Raker, Adzemen, Pipe Trench Bracer, Demolition Burner, Chain Saw Operator, Fence & Guard Rail Erector, Setter of Metal Forms for Roadways, Mortar Mixer, Pipelayer, Riprap & Dry Stonewall Builder, Highway Stone Spreader, Pneumatic Tool Operator, Wagon Drill Operator, Tree Trimmer, Barco-type Jumping Tamper, Mechanical Grinder Operator in Bristol County, Rhode Island – Building
Total Wage: $63.90
Base Rate: $37.00 | Fringe: $26.90
#federal – Laborer (Building Construction): Group 2: Asphalt Raker, Adzemen, Pipe Trench Bracer, Demolition Burner, Chain Saw Operator, Fence & Guard Rail Erector, Setter of Metal Forms for Roadways, Mortar Mixer, Pipelayer, Riprap & Dry Stonewall Builder, Highway Stone Spreader, Pneumatic Tool Operator, Wagon Drill Operator, Tree Trimmer, Barco-type Jumping Tamper, Mechanical Grinder Operator in Bristol County, Rhode Island – Heavy
Total Wage: $63.90
Base Rate: $37.00 | Fringe: $26.90
#federal – Laborer (Building Construction): Group 2: Asphalt Raker, Adzemen, Pipe Trench Bracer, Demolition Burner, Chain Saw Operator, Fence & Guard Rail Erector, Setter of Metal Forms for Roadways, Mortar Mixer, Pipelayer, Riprap & Dry Stonewall Builder, Highway Stone Spreader, Pneumatic Tool Operator, Wagon Drill Operator, Tree Trimmer, Barco-type Jumping Tamper, Mechanical Grinder Operator in Bristol County, Rhode Island – Highway
Total Wage: $63.90
Base Rate: $37.00 | Fringe: $26.90
#federal – Laborer (Building Construction): Group 3: Pre-cast Floor & Roof Plank Erectors in Bristol County, Rhode Island – Building
Total Wage: $63.90
Base Rate: $37.00 | Fringe: $26.90
#federal – Laborer (Building Construction): Group 3: Pre-cast Floor & Roof Plank Erectors in Bristol County, Rhode Island – Heavy
Total Wage: $63.90
Base Rate: $37.00 | Fringe: $26.90
#federal – Laborer (Building Construction): Group 3: Pre-cast Floor & Roof Plank Erectors in Bristol County, Rhode Island – Highway
Total Wage: $63.90
Base Rate: $37.00 | Fringe: $26.90
#federal – Laborer (Building Construction): Group 4: Air Track Operator, Hydraulic & Similar Self-powered Drill, Block Paver, Rammer, Curb Setter, Powderman & Blaster in Bristol County, Rhode Island – Building
Total Wage: $63.90
Base Rate: $37.00 | Fringe: $26.90
#federal – Laborer (Building Construction): Group 4: Air Track Operator, Hydraulic & Similar Self-powered Drill, Block Paver, Rammer, Curb Setter, Powderman & Blaster in Bristol County, Rhode Island – Heavy
Total Wage: $63.90
Base Rate: $37.00 | Fringe: $26.90
#federal – Laborer (Building Construction): Group 4: Air Track Operator, Hydraulic & Similar Self-powered Drill, Block Paver, Rammer, Curb Setter, Powderman & Blaster in Bristol County, Rhode Island – Highway
Total Wage: $63.90
Base Rate: $37.00 | Fringe: $26.90
#federal – Laborer (Building Construction): Group 5: Toxic Waste Remover in Bristol County, Rhode Island – Building
Total Wage: $65.90
Base Rate: $39.00 | Fringe: $26.90
#federal – Laborer (Building Construction): Group 5: Toxic Waste Remover in Bristol County, Rhode Island – Highway
Total Wage: $65.90
Base Rate: $39.00 | Fringe: $26.90
#federal – Laborer (Building Construction): Group 5: Toxic Waste Remover in Bristol County, Rhode Island – Heavy
Total Wage: $65.90
Base Rate: $39.00 | Fringe: $26.90
#federal – Laborer (Heavy and Highway Construction): Compressed Air: Group 1:mucking Machine Operator, Tunnel Laborer, Brake Person, Track Person, Miner, Grout Person, Lock Tender, Gauge Tender, Miner: Motor Person & All Others in Compressed Air in Bristol County, Rhode Island – Heavy
Total Wage: $79.55
Base Rate: $55.40 | Fringe: $24.15
#federal – Laborer (Heavy and Highway Construction): Compressed Air: Group 1:mucking Machine Operator, Tunnel Laborer, Brake Person, Track Person, Miner, Grout Person, Lock Tender, Gauge Tender, Miner: Motor Person & All Others in Compressed Air in Bristol County, Rhode Island – Building
Total Wage: $79.55
Base Rate: $55.40 | Fringe: $24.15
#federal – Laborer (Heavy and Highway Construction): Compressed Air: Group 1:mucking Machine Operator, Tunnel Laborer, Brake Person, Track Person, Miner, Grout Person, Lock Tender, Gauge Tender, Miner: Motor Person & All Others in Compressed Air in Bristol County, Rhode Island – Highway
Total Wage: $79.55
Base Rate: $55.40 | Fringe: $24.15
#federal – Laborer (Heavy and Highway Construction): Compressed Air: Group 2: Change House Attendant, Powder Watchperson, Top Person on Iron in Bristol County, Rhode Island – Highway
Total Wage: $77.08
Base Rate: $52.93 | Fringe: $24.15
#federal – Laborer (Heavy and Highway Construction): Compressed Air: Group 2: Change House Attendant, Powder Watchperson, Top Person on Iron in Bristol County, Rhode Island – Building
Total Wage: $77.08
Base Rate: $52.93 | Fringe: $24.15
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Bristol County, Rhode Island?
There is no single prevailing wage for a county — each labor classification has its own rate. Across the 50 records listed on this page, total prevailing wage in Bristol County, Rhode Island runs from $63.90 to $102.96 per hour, median $76.56. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Bristol County, Rhode Island?
The determinations on this page cover Building, Heavy, Highway construction. Davis-Bacon splits work into Building, Residential, Highway and Heavy, and the same trade can carry a different rate under each. A Highway rate does not apply to Building work in the same county.
Are these federal or state rates?
This page shows federal determinations. Federal Davis-Bacon rates apply to federal and federally assisted projects; state and city determinations apply to their own public works. Where more than one applies to a project, the higher rate for each classification generally governs.
How current are the Bristol County, Rhode Island rates?
The most recent determination shown here is dated July 30, 2026. WageFinder re-reads the official sources weekly. Every rate links back to its determination on the government source, which is the authoritative document for compliance.