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Construction Laborer Salary in Rhode Island (2026)
$27.52 per hour · take-home ≈ $46,446/year ($3,870/month) for a single filer
Construction Laborer pay range in Rhode Island
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $39,480 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $46,810 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $57,240 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $77,480 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $88,620 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,110 Construction Laborer jobs in Rhode Island (occupation code 47-2061, “Construction Laborers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Rhode Island
A median Construction Laborer salary of $57,240 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Rhode Island state income tax, a single filer keeps about $46,446 — an effective tax rate of 18.9%.
| Gross (median) | $57,240 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,689 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,379 |
| Rhode Island state income tax | −$1,727 |
| Take-home (annual) | $46,446 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,870 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Rhode Island paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Construction Laborer make in Rhode Island?
- The median Construction Laborer salary in Rhode Island is $57,240 per year ($27.52 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $46,810 and $77,480.
- What is the take-home pay for a Construction Laborer in Rhode Island?
- On the median salary of $57,240, a single filer in Rhode Island takes home about $46,446 per year ($3,870 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.9%.
- How many Construction Laborer jobs are there in Rhode Island?
- BLS counts 2,110 Construction Laborer jobs in Rhode Island in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Rhode Island state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Rhode Island.