Construction supervisor salary in Rhode Island
Median $47.40 an hour for 2,060 first-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
Construction supervisor pay in Rhode Island: the full range
Rhode Island ranks 7th of 51 states for median construction supervisor pay, and 8th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $46.33). 2,060 first-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $28.00 – $36.89 | $58,240 – $76,730 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $36.89 – $58.71 | $76,730 – $122,110 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $58.71 – $63.41 | $122,110 – $131,890 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Construction supervisor pay by metro in Rhode Island
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | $29.52 | $46.91 | $62.43 | 3,350 | 1% below |
Construction supervisor wages in Rhode Island over time
Table
| Year | Rhode Island $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $24.42 | $47.19 | $20.71 | 1,080 |
| 2000 | $23.27 | $43.51 | $21.53 | 1,150 |
| 2001 | $24.86 | $45.19 | $22.39 | 1,430 |
| 2002 | $25.02 | $44.77 | $22.92 | 1,480 |
| 2003 | $25.09 | $43.90 | $23.43 | 1,680 |
| 2004 | $25.81 | $43.99 | $24.25 | 2,020 |
| 2005 | $27.45 | $45.25 | $24.98 | 2,010 |
| 2006 | $28.75 | $45.91 | $25.89 | 1,800 |
| 2007 | $30.55 | $47.44 | $26.90 | 1,670 |
| 2008 | $30.84 | $46.12 | $27.95 | 1,500 |
| 2009 | $31.70 | $47.57 | $28.04 | 1,270 |
| 2010 | $31.80 | $46.95 | $28.21 | 1,160 |
| 2011 | $32.08 | $45.91 | $28.44 | 1,210 |
| 2012 | $31.78 | $44.56 | $28.70 | 1,460 |
| 2013 | $31.15 | $43.05 | $29.03 | 1,490 |
| 2014 | $30.63 | $41.65 | $29.32 | 1,540 |
| 2015 | $32.40 | $44.01 | $29.84 | 1,580 |
| 2016 | $31.55 | $42.32 | $30.28 | 1,870 |
| 2017 | $34.74 | $45.63 | $30.80 | 1,750 |
| 2018 | $36.40 | $46.67 | $31.36 | 1,720 |
| 2019 | $39.98 | $50.35 | $31.83 | 1,500 |
| 2020 | $38.04 | $47.32 | $32.61 | 1,520 |
| 2021 | $37.28 | $44.29 | $34.62 | 1,830 |
| 2022 | $38.35 | $42.19 | $35.62 | 2,130 |
| 2023 | $44.94 | $47.48 | $36.90 | 2,230 |
| 2024 | $46.30 | $47.52 | $37.83 | 1,970 |
| 2025 | $47.40 | $47.40 | $38.42 | 2,060 |
In today's dollars, the median construction supervisor wage in Rhode Island changed by +7.7% over the last ten years of data.
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Questions this page answers
How much do construction supervisors make in Rhode Island?
The median construction supervisor in Rhode Island earned $47.40 an hour ($98,590 a year) in May 2025, 23% above the national median of $38.42. The middle half earn $36.89–$58.71; the top 10% earn more than $63.41.
Where does Rhode Island rank for construction supervisor pay?
Rhode Island ranks 7th of 51 states for construction supervisor pay, with a median of $47.40 an hour, and 8th after adjusting for Rhode Island's cost of living (BEA price parity 102.3, US = 100).
What is the union construction supervisor rate in Rhode Island?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a construction supervisor classification for most Rhode Island counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many construction supervisors work in Rhode Island?
BLS counted 2,060 first-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers in Rhode Island in May 2025, 4.1 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 0.79; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Rhode Island and metro areas, SOC 47-1011.
- BLS Current Employment Statistics, state construction employment through 2026-08.
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
- BEA Regional Price Parities (cost-of-living adjustment).
- SAM.gov Davis-Bacon wage determinations, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Not the official determination.