Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Rhode Island | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $60,840 | $62,569 | -3% |
| Median hourly wage | $29.25 | $30.08 | -3% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $59,472.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Carpenter in Rhode Island is $60,840, or about $29.25 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Carpenters is $62,569. Rhode Island is -3% below the national median.
Entry-level carpenters in Rhode Island typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 2,580 carpenter jobs on record and a median salary of $60,840, Rhode Island offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.