Sheet Metal Worker Prevailing Wage Rates in Rhode Island (2026)
Sheet Metal Workers on prevailing wage projects in Rhode Island are paid $28.45 to $86.36 per hour, with a median total of $86.36 across the 16 determination records listed below. That total is base rate plus fringe benefits; the median base rate is $44.42, and among the 16 records listing a fringe separately the median fringe is $41.94. Rates differ by county, construction type and funding source, so use the row that matches your project.
Figures above are computed over the 16 hourly records in the table below. They are not a statewide average of all sheet metal workers in Rhode Island. Most recent determination in this set: May 18, 2026.
How much do sheet metal workers earn on prevailing wage jobs in Rhode Island?
Every row below is one wage determination line: a sheet metal worker classification, in one county, for one construction type, under one funding source. The rate that applies to your project is the row whose county, construction type and funding source all match it — a Highway rate does not apply to a Building project in the same county, and a state determination does not substitute for a federal one.
| Classification | County | Construction type | Funding | Base | Fringe | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Duct Work) | Newport | Residential | #federal | $24.21 | $4.24 | $28.45 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | Bristol | Heavy | #federal | $44.42 | $41.94 | $86.36 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | Bristol | Building | #federal | $44.42 | $41.94 | $86.36 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | Bristol | Highway | #federal | $44.42 | $41.94 | $86.36 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | Kent | Building | #federal | $44.42 | $41.94 | $86.36 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | Kent | Heavy | #federal | $44.42 | $41.94 | $86.36 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | Kent | Highway | #federal | $44.42 | $41.94 | $86.36 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | Newport | Heavy | #federal | $44.42 | $41.94 | $86.36 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | Newport | Building | #federal | $44.42 | $41.94 | $86.36 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | Newport | Highway | #federal | $44.42 | $41.94 | $86.36 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | Providence | Building | #federal | $44.42 | $41.94 | $86.36 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | Providence | Heavy | #federal | $44.42 | $41.94 | $86.36 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | Providence | Highway | #federal | $44.42 | $41.94 | $86.36 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | Washington | Building | #federal | $44.42 | $41.94 | $86.36 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | Washington | Heavy | #federal | $44.42 | $41.94 | $86.36 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | Washington | Highway | #federal | $44.42 | $41.94 | $86.36 |
What does the sheet metal worker classification cover?
Sheet metal workers fabricate and install ductwork, architectural metal, flashing and metal roofing. On mechanical-heavy projects the sheet metal rate governs HVAC duct installation, which is often confused with the pipefitter classification that covers the piping side of the same system.
Work typically covered
- HVAC ductwork
- Architectural sheet metal
- Metal roofing and siding
- Gutters and downspouts
- Shop fabrication and layout
Also listed as
- Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC)
- Tinner
In this Rhode Island result set the work appears under 2 distinct classification names.
Sheet Metal Worker rates by county in Rhode Island
Prevailing wage is set county by county. These are the Rhode Island counties with sheet metal worker records in the set above — open one to see every classification on that county's determination, not just this trade.
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Sheet Metal Worker prevailing wage questions
What is the prevailing wage for a sheet metal worker in Rhode Island?
Across the 16 federal-funded determination records WageFinder lists for sheet metal workers in Rhode Island, total prevailing wage runs from $28.45 to $86.36 per hour, median $86.36. There is no single statewide figure: each county's determination sets its own rate, and the same county can carry different rates for Building, Highway, Heavy and Residential work.
Does the sheet metal worker rate include benefits?
The total prevailing wage shown is the base hourly rate plus the fringe benefit rate. Of the 16 Rhode Island records on this page, 16 list a fringe amount separately, with a median of $41.94 per hour — roughly 49% of the median total. The rest list no separate fringe, meaning the base rate is the whole obligation. Fringe can be paid as bona fide benefit plan contributions, as cash added to the paycheck, or as a mix of both.
Which Rhode Island counties have sheet metal worker rates?
This page lists sheet metal worker records for 5 counties in Rhode Island: Bristol, Kent, Newport, Providence, Washington. Determinations that apply statewide appear under a statewide entry rather than a named county.
How current are these Rhode Island sheet metal worker rates?
The most recent determination in this set is dated May 18, 2026. WageFinder re-reads the official sources weekly, but the date that matters for compliance is the determination date on the document itself, which is shown on every wage detail page and links back to the government source.
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