Sprinkler Fitter Prevailing Wage Rates in Rhode Island (2026)
Sprinkler Fitters on prevailing wage projects in Rhode Island are paid $34.05 to $87.20 per hour, with a median total of $87.20 across the 19 determination records listed below. That total is base rate plus fringe benefits; the median base rate is $53.76, and among the 19 records listing a fringe separately the median fringe is $33.44. Rates differ by county, construction type and funding source, so use the row that matches your project.
Figures above are computed over the 19 hourly records in the table below. They are not a statewide average of all sprinkler fitters in Rhode Island. Most recent determination in this set: May 18, 2026.
How much do sprinkler fitters earn on prevailing wage jobs in Rhode Island?
Every row below is one wage determination line: a sprinkler fitter 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprinkler Fitter | Bristol | Residential | #federal | $24.24 | $9.81 | $34.05 |
| Sprinkler Fitter | Kent | Residential | #federal | $24.24 | $9.81 | $34.05 |
| Sprinkler Fitter | Providence | Residential | #federal | $24.24 | $9.81 | $34.05 |
| Sprinkler Fitter | Washington | Residential | #federal | $24.24 | $9.81 | $34.05 |
| Sprinkler Fitter | Bristol | Building | #federal | $53.76 | $33.44 | $87.20 |
| Sprinkler Fitter | Bristol | Highway | #federal | $53.76 | $33.44 | $87.20 |
| Sprinkler Fitter | Bristol | Heavy | #federal | $53.76 | $33.44 | $87.20 |
| Sprinkler Fitter | Kent | Highway | #federal | $53.76 | $33.44 | $87.20 |
| Sprinkler Fitter | Kent | Heavy | #federal | $53.76 | $33.44 | $87.20 |
| Sprinkler Fitter | Kent | Building | #federal | $53.76 | $33.44 | $87.20 |
| Sprinkler Fitter | Newport | Building | #federal | $53.76 | $33.44 | $87.20 |
| Sprinkler Fitter | Newport | Highway | #federal | $53.76 | $33.44 | $87.20 |
| Sprinkler Fitter | Newport | Heavy | #federal | $53.76 | $33.44 | $87.20 |
| Sprinkler Fitter | Providence | Building | #federal | $53.76 | $33.44 | $87.20 |
| Sprinkler Fitter | Providence | Highway | #federal | $53.76 | $33.44 | $87.20 |
| Sprinkler Fitter | Providence | Heavy | #federal | $53.76 | $33.44 | $87.20 |
| Sprinkler Fitter | Washington | Building | #federal | $53.76 | $33.44 | $87.20 |
| Sprinkler Fitter | Washington | Highway | #federal | $53.76 | $33.44 | $87.20 |
| Sprinkler Fitter | Washington | Heavy | #federal | $53.76 | $33.44 | $87.20 |
What does the sprinkler fitter classification cover?
Sprinkler fitters install fire suppression piping, heads, standpipes and the associated valves and alarms. The classification is distinct from both plumber and pipefitter on most determinations because fire protection work is separately licensed in most states.
Work typically covered
- Wet and dry sprinkler systems
- Standpipes and risers
- Fire pumps
- Backflow preventers
- System testing and certification
Also listed as
- Sprinkler Fitter (Fire Protection)
- Fire Sprinkler Installer
Sprinkler Fitter rates by county in Rhode Island
Prevailing wage is set county by county. These are the Rhode Island counties with sprinkler fitter records in the set above — open one to see every classification on that county's determination, not just this trade.
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Sprinkler Fitter prevailing wage questions
What is the prevailing wage for a sprinkler fitter in Rhode Island?
Across the 19 federal-funded determination records WageFinder lists for sprinkler fitters in Rhode Island, total prevailing wage runs from $34.05 to $87.20 per hour, median $87.20. 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 sprinkler fitter rate include benefits?
The total prevailing wage shown is the base hourly rate plus the fringe benefit rate. Of the 19 Rhode Island records on this page, 19 list a fringe amount separately, with a median of $33.44 per hour — roughly 38% 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 sprinkler fitter rates?
This page lists sprinkler fitter 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 sprinkler fitter 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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