Salary guide, May 2025
Industrial Electrician pay in Rhode Island
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The median annual wage for Electricians in Rhode Island was $74,090 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $58,410 and $95,700.
The Rhode Island median is $10,900 above the national median of $63,190, both from BLS May 2025.
Direct match · SOC 47-2111 Electricians
The Industrial Electrician title maps to the published occupation. The duties align, but BLS combines employers and industries.
What should you know about rhode Island?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $42,990 | $58,410 | $74,090 | $95,700 | $102,840 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $20.67 | $28.08 | $35.62 | $46.01 | $49.44 |
BLS estimated 2,420 workers employed in this occupation in Rhode Island. Location quotient: 0.99.
What should you know about united States?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $42,640 | $49,430 | $63,190 | $83,940 | $108,510 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $20.50 | $23.76 | $30.38 | $40.36 | $52.17 |
What should you know about two BLS releases?
| Release period | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $47,530 | $70,160 | $88,630 |
| May 2025 | $58,410 | $74,090 | $95,700 |
These are two separate BLS estimates from different survey panels. The workers and employers behind them differ, so the gap is not like-for-like pay for the same workers and is not a growth rate. We show no percentage change.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 47-2111 Electricians, Rhode Island. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 47-2111 Electricians, U.S.. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
What should you know about nearby areas?
| Area | Median | 25th to 75th |
|---|---|---|
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $73,980 | $55,370 to $94,470 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | $72,240 | $47,970 to $78,690 |
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