salary$73,980 a year$36 an hour · median pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$42,760per year
Top pay (top 10%)$102,840per year
Jobs in the area3,560people work this job
Can a electrician afford Providence?
Expensive. Rent of $1,964 a month takes 31.9% of the median electrician salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a electrician make in Providence, RI?
The median pay for a electrician in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA area is $73,980 a year ($36 an hour). Most earn between $42,760 and $102,840.
Can a electrician afford to live in Providence?
Typical rent of $1,964 a month takes 31.9% of the median electrician salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area.