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

A Master Builder's salary grows with experience: an Accounts Payable Clerk I (0-1 years)earns $47,647, an Master Builder (1-3 years)earns $53,258, an Accounts Payable Clerk III (3-5 years)earns $59,025, an Accounts Payable Supervisor (5+ years)earns $77,568, an Accounts Payable Senior Supervisor (5+ years)earns $94,902,

What are the highest paying states for a Master Builder?

Master Builder salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Master Builder roles are District of Columbia $55,877, California $55,665, Massachusetts $54,924. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Master Builder roles make?

Salaries for Master Builder level roles vary by specialization: Builder Contractor: $73,247; Fixture Builder: $70,900; Jig Builder: $70,860; Boat Builder: $63,639; Project Builder: $60,961.

Master Builder Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Master Builder make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Master Builder in Rhode Island is $52,324 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $25.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $59,888
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $47,845 to $56,283
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $43,766

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Master Builder Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$56,283	$4,690	$1,082	$27
Average	$52,324	$4,360	$1,006	$25
25th Percentile	$47,845	$3,987	$920	$23

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Key Factors That Influence Master Builder Salaries

A Master 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.

How Experience Level Affects Master Builder Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Master Builder's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $47,647
Early Career (1-2 years): $53,258
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $59,025
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $77,568
Expert (over 8 years): $94,902

Levels	Salary
Accounts ... Level Master Builder	$47,647
Master Bu... Level Master Builder	$53,258
Accounts ... Level Master Builder	$59,025
Accounts ... Level Master Builder	$77,568
Accounts ... Level Master Builder	$94,902

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How Do Master 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 Master Builders. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $55,877.
California: $55,665.
Massachusetts: $54,924.

District of Columbia $55,877 California $55,665 Massachusetts $54,924 Washington $54,722 New Jersey $54,702 Alaska $54,631 Connecticut $53,934 New York $53,652

Hawaii $52,748 Rhode Island $52,324 Maryland $52,037 Minnesota $51,643 Colorado $51,492 Illinois $51,441 Oregon $51,250 Delaware $51,108

New Hampshire $51,019 Virginia $50,821 Pennsylvania $50,240 Nevada $49,947 North Dakota $49,852 Michigan $49,700 Wisconsin $49,645 Vermont $49,534

Texas $49,226 Maine $49,206 Arizona $49,175 Ohio $49,140 Georgia $48,676 Indiana $48,444 Wyoming $48,398 Utah $48,327

Iowa $48,297 Kansas $48,055 Louisiana $47,984 North Carolina $47,959 Missouri $47,949 Florida $47,752 Montana $47,646 Nebraska $47,545

Kentucky $47,490 South Carolina $47,288 Tennessee $47,162 Idaho $47,111 New Mexico $46,743 Oklahoma $46,662 Alabama $46,364 South Dakota $45,865

Arkansas $45,592 West Virginia $45,446 Mississippi $45,007

Top Paying Cities for Master 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: $53,182
Albion: $52,299
Ashaway: $53,384

Adamsville, RI $53,182 Albion, RI $52,299 Ashaway, RI $53,384 Barrington, RI $52,299 Block Island, RI $53,107 Bradford, RI $53,349 Bristol, RI $52,249 Carolina, RI $52,915

Charlestown, RI $52,970 Chepachet, RI $52,198 Clayville, RI $52,249 Coventry, RI $52,198 West Greenwich, RI $52,163 East Greenwich, RI $52,234 Exeter, RI $53,349 Fiskeville, RI $52,299

Forestdale, RI $52,249 Foster, RI $52,163 Glendale, RI $52,163 Greene, RI $52,748 Greenville, RI $52,299 Harmony, RI $52,284 Harrisville, RI $52,198 Hope, RI $52,299

Hope Valley, RI $53,384 Hopkinton, RI $53,399 Jamestown, RI $52,864 Kenyon, RI $53,334 Little Compton, RI $53,162 Manville, RI $52,299 Mapleville, RI $52,163 Newport, RI $52,875

Middletown, RI $53,097 North Kingstown, RI $52,148 North Scituate, RI $52,284 Oakland, RI $52,213 Pascoag, RI $52,183 Pawtucket, RI $52,299 Central Falls, RI $52,299 Cumberland, RI $52,299

Lincoln, RI $52,299 Portsmouth, RI $52,663 Prudence Island, RI $52,198 Rockville, RI $53,399 Saunderstown, RI $52,895 Shannock, RI $53,319 Slatersville, RI $52,249 Slocum, RI $52,895

Tiverton, RI $53,198 Wakefield, RI $52,839 Kingston, RI $52,849 Narragansett, RI $52,859 Peace Dale, RI $52,839 Warren, RI $52,284 Warwick, RI $52,299 Westerly, RI $53,415

West Kingston, RI $52,880 West Warwick, RI $52,299 Wood River Junction, RI $53,349 Woonsocket, RI $52,249 North Smithfield, RI $52,284 Wyoming, RI $53,334 Providence, RI $52,299 Cranston, RI $52,299

North Providence, RI $52,299 East Providence, RI $52,299 Riverside, RI $52,299 Rumford, RI $52,299 Smithfield, RI $52,299 Johnston, RI $52,299

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

Understanding how a Master 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.

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$47,845

Average $52,324/year

$56,283

$3,987

Average $4,360/month

$4,690

$920

Average $1,006/week

$1,082

$23

Average $25/hour

$27

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$56,283	$4,690	$1,082	$27
Average	$52,324	$4,360	$1,006	$25
25th Percentile	$47,845	$3,987	$920	$23

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