What are the main factors that influence a Builder's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Builder's salary?

A Builder's salary grows with experience: a Machine Operator I (0-1 years)earns $41,525, a Builder (1-3 years)earns $46,145, a Machine Operator III (3-5 years)earns $52,343, a Machine Operator IV (5-7 years)earns $56,287, a Machine Operator Supervisor (7+ years)earns $81,688,

What are the highest paying states for a Builder?

Builder salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Builder roles are District of Columbia $48,190, California $48,007, Massachusetts $47,367. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Builder roles make?

Salaries for Builder level roles vary by specialization: Assistant Builder: $85,023; Builder Contractor: $73,247; Fixture Builder: $70,900; Jig Builder: $70,860; Boat Builder: $63,639.

Builder Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Builder make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Builder in Rhode Island is $45,126 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

However, a Builder's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $53,840
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $40,235 to $49,687
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $35,782

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Builder Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$49,687	$4,141	$956	$24
Average	$45,126	$3,760	$868	$22
25th Percentile	$40,235	$3,353	$774	$19

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Key Factors That Influence Builder Salaries

A Builder's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

Levels	Salary
Machine O... Level Builder	$41,525
Builder Level Builder	$46,145
Machine O... Level Builder	$52,343
Machine O... Level Builder	$56,287
Machine O... Level Builder	$81,688

How Do Builder Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Builders. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $48,190.
California: $48,007.
Massachusetts: $47,367.

District of Columbia $48,190 California $48,007 Massachusetts $47,367 Washington $47,193 New Jersey $47,176 Alaska $47,115 Connecticut $46,514 New York $46,271

Hawaii $45,491 Rhode Island $45,126 Maryland $44,878 Minnesota $44,538 Colorado $44,408 Illinois $44,364 Oregon $44,199 Delaware $44,077

New Hampshire $44,000 Virginia $43,829 Pennsylvania $43,328 Nevada $43,076 North Dakota $42,993 Michigan $42,863 Wisconsin $42,815 Vermont $42,719

Texas $42,454 Maine $42,436 Arizona $42,410 Ohio $42,380 Georgia $41,979 Indiana $41,779 Wyoming $41,740 Utah $41,679

Iowa $41,653 Kansas $41,444 Louisiana $41,383 North Carolina $41,361 Missouri $41,352 Florida $41,183 Montana $41,091 Nebraska $41,004

Kentucky $40,956 South Carolina $40,782 Tennessee $40,673 Idaho $40,630 New Mexico $40,312 Oklahoma $40,242 Alabama $39,986 South Dakota $39,555

Arkansas $39,320 West Virginia $39,194 Mississippi $38,815

Top Paying Cities for Builders

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $45,866
Albion: $45,104
Ashaway: $46,040

Adamsville, RI $45,866 Albion, RI $45,104 Ashaway, RI $46,040 Barrington, RI $45,104 Block Island, RI $45,801 Bradford, RI $46,009 Bristol, RI $45,061 Carolina, RI $45,635

Charlestown, RI $45,683 Chepachet, RI $45,017 Clayville, RI $45,061 Coventry, RI $45,017 West Greenwich, RI $44,987 East Greenwich, RI $45,048 Exeter, RI $46,009 Fiskeville, RI $45,104

Forestdale, RI $45,061 Foster, RI $44,987 Glendale, RI $44,987 Greene, RI $45,491 Greenville, RI $45,104 Harmony, RI $45,091 Harrisville, RI $45,017 Hope, RI $45,104

Hope Valley, RI $46,040 Hopkinton, RI $46,053 Jamestown, RI $45,592 Kenyon, RI $45,996 Little Compton, RI $45,848 Manville, RI $45,104 Mapleville, RI $44,987 Newport, RI $45,600

Middletown, RI $45,792 North Kingstown, RI $44,974 North Scituate, RI $45,091 Oakland, RI $45,030 Pascoag, RI $45,004 Pawtucket, RI $45,104 Central Falls, RI $45,104 Cumberland, RI $45,104

Lincoln, RI $45,104 Portsmouth, RI $45,418 Prudence Island, RI $45,017 Rockville, RI $46,053 Saunderstown, RI $45,618 Shannock, RI $45,983 Slatersville, RI $45,061 Slocum, RI $45,618

Tiverton, RI $45,879 Wakefield, RI $45,570 Kingston, RI $45,579 Narragansett, RI $45,587 Peace Dale, RI $45,570 Warren, RI $45,091 Warwick, RI $45,104 Westerly, RI $46,066

West Kingston, RI $45,605 West Warwick, RI $45,104 Wood River Junction, RI $46,009 Woonsocket, RI $45,061 North Smithfield, RI $45,091 Wyoming, RI $45,996 Providence, RI $45,104 Cranston, RI $45,104

North Providence, RI $45,104 East Providence, RI $45,104 Riverside, RI $45,104 Rumford, RI $45,104 Smithfield, RI $45,104 Johnston, RI $45,104

Builder Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Builder's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

$40,235

Average $45,126/year

$49,687

$3,353

Average $3,760/month

$4,141

$774

Average $868/week

$956

$19

Average $22/hour

$24

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$49,687	$4,141	$956	$24
Average	$45,126	$3,760	$868	$22
25th Percentile	$40,235	$3,353	$774	$19

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