What are the main factors that influence a Licensed General Contractor's salary?

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

How does experience change A Licensed General Contractor's salary?

A Licensed General Contractor's salary grows with experience: an Assistant Restaurant Manager (0-3 years)earns $44,700, a Licensed General Contractor (3-5 years)earns $60,328, a Regional Restaurant Manager (5+ years)earns $90,895, a Restaurant Director (5+ years)earns $126,588,

What are the highest paying states for a Licensed General Contractor?

Licensed General Contractor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Licensed General Contractor roles are District of Columbia $62,820, California $62,582, Massachusetts $61,748. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Licensed General Contractor roles make?

Salaries for Licensed General Contractor level roles vary by specialization: Physician General Practitioner: $245,490; General Contractor Superintendent: $123,914; General Contractor: $120,194; Project Manager General Contractor: $114,497; General Engineering Contractor: $94,791.

Licensed General Contractor Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Licensed General Contractor make in Rhode Island?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Licensed General Contractor in Rhode Island is $58,826 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $28.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $72,528
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $51,614 to $65,998
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $45,048

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Licensed General Contractor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$65,998	$5,500	$1,269	$32
Average	$58,826	$4,902	$1,131	$28
25th Percentile	$51,614	$4,301	$993	$25

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Key Factors That Influence Licensed General Contractor Salaries

A Licensed General Contractor'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.

How Do Licensed General Contractor 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 Licensed General Contractors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $62,820.
California: $62,582.
Massachusetts: $61,748.

District of Columbia $62,820 California $62,582 Massachusetts $61,748 Washington $61,521 New Jersey $61,498 Alaska $61,419 Connecticut $60,636 New York $60,318

Hawaii $59,303 Rhode Island $58,826 Maryland $58,503 Minnesota $58,060 Colorado $57,890 Illinois $57,833 Oregon $57,617 Delaware $57,459

New Hampshire $57,359 Virginia $57,135 Pennsylvania $56,483 Nevada $56,154 North Dakota $56,046 Michigan $55,876 Wisconsin $55,813 Vermont $55,688

Texas $55,342 Maine $55,320 Arizona $55,286 Ohio $55,246 Georgia $54,724 Indiana $54,463 Wyoming $54,412 Utah $54,332

Iowa $54,298 Kansas $54,026 Louisiana $53,946 North Carolina $53,918 Missouri $53,907 Florida $53,685 Montana $53,566 Nebraska $53,453

Kentucky $53,390 South Carolina $53,164 Tennessee $53,022 Idaho $52,965 New Mexico $52,551 Oklahoma $52,460 Alabama $52,125 South Dakota $51,563

Arkansas $51,257 West Virginia $51,093 Mississippi $50,599

Top Paying Cities for Licensed General Contractors

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: $59,561
Albion: $59,058
Ashaway: $59,448

Adamsville, RI $59,561 Albion, RI $59,058 Ashaway, RI $59,448 Barrington, RI $58,903 Block Island, RI $59,231 Bradford, RI $59,413 Bristol, RI $59,130 Carolina, RI $59,314

Charlestown, RI $59,336 Chepachet, RI $59,218 Clayville, RI $59,053 Coventry, RI $59,056 West Greenwich, RI $59,219 East Greenwich, RI $59,016 Exeter, RI $59,202 Fiskeville, RI $58,901

Forestdale, RI $59,355 Foster, RI $59,187 Glendale, RI $59,360 Greene, RI $59,265 Greenville, RI $58,924 Harmony, RI $59,000 Harrisville, RI $59,334 Hope, RI $58,938

Hope Valley, RI $59,396 Hopkinton, RI $59,474 Jamestown, RI $59,276 Kenyon, RI $59,307 Little Compton, RI $59,552 Manville, RI $59,136 Mapleville, RI $59,229 Newport, RI $59,335

Middletown, RI $59,362 North Kingstown, RI $59,118 North Scituate, RI $59,001 Oakland, RI $59,293 Pascoag, RI $59,373 Pawtucket, RI $58,815 Central Falls, RI $58,841 Cumberland, RI $59,175

Lincoln, RI $58,900 Portsmouth, RI $59,329 Prudence Island, RI $59,207 Rockville, RI $59,465 Saunderstown, RI $59,240 Shannock, RI $59,311 Slatersville, RI $59,356 Slocum, RI $59,238

Tiverton, RI $59,510 Wakefield, RI $59,291 Kingston, RI $59,268 Narragansett, RI $59,307 Peace Dale, RI $59,283 Warren, RI $59,055 Warwick, RI $58,890 Westerly, RI $59,463

West Kingston, RI $59,287 West Warwick, RI $58,962 Wood River Junction, RI $59,371 Woonsocket, RI $59,359 North Smithfield, RI $59,224 Wyoming, RI $59,311 Providence, RI $58,798 Cranston, RI $58,806

North Providence, RI $58,812 East Providence, RI $58,802 Riverside, RI $58,820 Rumford, RI $58,812 Smithfield, RI $58,931 Johnston, RI $58,832

Licensed General Contractor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Licensed General Contractor'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 August 01, 2026

$51,614

Average $58,826/year

$65,998

$4,301

Average $4,902/month

$5,500

$993

Average $1,131/week

$1,269

$25

Average $28/hour

$32

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$65,998	$5,500	$1,269	$32
Average	$58,826	$4,902	$1,131	$28
25th Percentile	$51,614	$4,301	$993	$25

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