Statewide pay Government data
Construction supervisors in Rhode Island earn a statewide median of $98,590 a year, 28% above the typical U.S. metro, ranking #7 of 50 states and DC. About 2,060 people work in the trade statewide.
Statewide pay range
States ranked near Rhode Island
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Pay by city Government data
| Metro | Median pay | Real pay | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| ProvidenceRHODE ISLAND · RI | $97,560 | $95,860 | 3,350 |
Pay: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (metro-level). Real pay: BEA price parities, 2024. How we calculate
The job (national)
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of construction or extraction workers.
Nationally, jobs are projected to grow 5.0% from 2025 to 2035, with about 67,000 openings a year. Typical training: nan.
Nationally, construction supervisors have 72 injuries or illnesses serious enough to miss work per 10,000 full-time workers, 17% below the rate for all jobs (87). The most common cause is overexertion and repetitive strain.
What the work is like Government data
How often construction supervisors deal with each condition, from surveys of workers in the job.
Getting started usually takes medium preparation (vocational training or an apprenticeship, often 1–2+ years).
O*NET 31.0 Work Context and Job Zones (U.S. Department of Labor), national.
Licensing in Rhode Island Official source
The main state licensing office in Rhode Island is the Rhode Island Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board. It can point you to the right license for construction supervisors.
Official Rhode Island licensing site ↗
Requirements for construction supervisors vary by state and sometimes by city; always confirm with the official agency.
Cities in Rhode Island
All trades in Rhode Island.