Carpenter / Finish Carpenter in Rhode Island

Carpenters build and repair wooden structures — framing houses, installing cabinets, building decks, and doing finish work. Finish carpenters and custom millworkers can command premium rates for beautiful craftsmanship.

$46,764 RI Median Salary
2% Growth Rate
4 years (apprenticeship) Training

💰 Carpenter / Finish Carpenter Salary in Rhode Island

Estimated salary range for Carpenter / Finish Carpenters in Rhode Island, based on BLS national data adjusted for regional cost of living.

Entry
$36,000
Median
$46,764
Experienced
$78,000

🎓 Carpenter / Finish Carpenter Licensing in Rhode Island

Credential required: UBC Carpenter certification or state license

Requirements may vary slightly by state. Always verify current licensing requirements with the Rhode Island state licensing board before enrolling.

🏫 Carpenter / Finish Carpenter Programs in Rhode Island

Vocational School
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Rhode Island Construction Training Academy (RICTA)

📍 Pawtucket, RI

State-approved apprenticeship training since 1992. Evening classes twice weekly (6–9 PM) allow full-time employment whil...

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Building Futures

📍 Providence, RI

Nationally recognized nonprofit pre-apprenticeship. Tuition-free for qualifying adults. Direct pathway into paid union a...

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