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Prevailing Wage Laws by State
Last updated November 2026. Twenty-nine states and Washington, DC have their own prevailing wage laws that set minimum wages and fringe benefits on state and locally funded public construction. The other 21 states have no state law, but the federal Davis-Bacon Act still applies to federally funded construction projects over $2,000 in every state.
United States
Click a state to zoom in, then use the arrows to browse all 50 states and DC. Click the state again to return to the full map. States appearing dark blue on the map have their own prevailing wage laws that apply to state and local projects. The other states defer to the U.S. federal Davis-Bacon Act which sets prevailing wage standards for federally funded construction projects.
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State-specific prevailing wage laws
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The information on eBacon's interactive prevailing wage map is provided for general informational purposes only. The accuracy or availability of the information is subject to periodic updates. Overtime (OT) and double time (DT) requirements may be subject to other rules which vary by state, or subject to contract funding. Information published here must be verified by relevant government agencies.
Rhode Island Prevailing Wage Law
State law
State law: public works with $1,000+ in public funds
State law. Covers public works using $1,000 or more of public funds; subs are covered whenever the project reaches $1,000 even if their own subcontract doesn't. Also covers school transportation, janitorial and security guard contracts (separate schedules).
Details
| Statute | R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 37-13-1 et seq.; 260-RICR-30-15-3 (amended effective Sept 28, 2026). § 37-13-7 amended by P.L. 2024, ch. 59/60 and P.L. 2025, ch. 75/76.Source: R.I. Gen. Laws § 37-13-7; RI Secretary of State, 260-RICR-30-15-3 history. Last checked October 22, 2026. |
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| Dollar thresholds | $1,000 in public funds. Daily on-site log on $1,000,000+ contracts (not road, highway or bridge). OSHA 10 for on-site workers on $100,000+ projects. Apprentices required on state projects of $1,000,000+. Bonds over $50,000.Source: RI DLT FAQ. Last checked October 22, 2026. |
| Administering agency | RI Department of Labor and Training, Division of Workforce Regulation and Safety, Prevailing Wage Section. 1511 Pontiac Ave, Cranston; (401) 462-8580. Agency websiteSource: RI DLT prevailing wage page. Last checked October 22, 2026. |
| Where to get wage rates | Davis-Bacon determinations on SAM.gov, applied as of contract award and adjusted each July 1. DLT is still finalizing 2026 rates (survey problems); current rates stay in effect, and DLT says the new rates won't differ much. Hourly retirement fringe schedule effective Nov 17, 2026.Source: RI DLT prevailing wage page (updated Sept 23, 2026); RI DLT FAQ; RI DLT 2026 minimum hourly retirement fringe schedule. Last checked October 22, 2026. |
| Wages vs. fringes | Base plus fringe. Credit for bona fide fringes is annual cost divided by 2,080 or documented hours. Health care: from July 1, 2024, must be purchased from a licensed third party, no cash in lieu, with proof of purchase to the worker (exceptions: covered through a spouse, parent, domestic partner, military or VA; workers of 90 days or less). Retirement: from July 1, 2025, no cash in lieu except for workers of 90 days or less; from Nov 17, 2026, DLT's schedule sets a minimum hourly retirement amount per trade. Penalties $1,000 to $3,000 per violation, injunctions, private right of action. DLT's temporary enforcement policy (posted Nov 2025, undated) restates these rules and requires proof of purchase on request.Source: R.I. Gen. Laws § 37-13-7; DLT temporary enforcement policy; 260-RICR-30-15-3 text (DLT); RI DLT 2026 minimum hourly retirement fringe schedule. Last checked October 22, 2026. |
| Pay frequency | Weekly (§ 37-13-3).Source: RI DLT FAQ. Last checked October 22, 2026. |
| Overtime and double time | After 8 hours a day or 40 a week, whichever comes first: 1.5x the base rate, then add fringe.Source: RI DLT FAQ. Last checked October 22, 2026. |
| Certified payroll forms | RI Certified Weekly Payroll and Statement of Compliance forms only (company or federal forms not accepted; RIDOT may take federal forms but resubmission on RI forms can be required). Submitted to the awarding authority monthly for the prior month; to DLT within 10 days of request. Penalties at least $100 per day, up to $500 per day by DLT.Source: RI DLT prevailing wage page. Last checked October 22, 2026. |
| Electronic filing portal | None. RI Certified Weekly Payroll forms go to the awarding authority monthly; DLT gets payroll records within 10 days of a request.Source: RI DLT prevailing wage page (updated Sept 23, 2026); 260-RICR-30-15-3 text (DLT). Last checked October 22, 2026. |
| EEO and workforce reports | Daily on-site employee log on $1M+ sites. Federal EO 11246 changes apply to federal jobs.Source: RI DLT FAQ. Last checked October 22, 2026. |
| Apprentice ratio rules | Ratio set by the RI Apprenticeship Council; registered apprentices get a percentage of base with full fringe; out-of-ratio apprentices get the full rate. Apprentices required on state projects of $1M+.Source: RI DLT FAQ. Last checked October 22, 2026. |
| Recent changes | Nov 17, 2026: hourly retirement fringe schedule takes effect (minimum hourly retirement amount by trade, e.g., plumbers and pipefitters $16.60, carpenters $13.07, laborers $6.60). Sept 28, 2026: amended 260-RICR-30-15-3 effective (cash-in-lieu limits, proof of purchase, annual retirement rate). July 1, 2025: no cash in lieu of retirement. July 1, 2024: no cash in lieu of health care. 2026 rates delayed; current rates stay in effect.Source: RI DLT prevailing wage page (updated Sept 23, 2026); RI DLT 2026 minimum hourly retirement fringe schedule; RI Secretary of State, 260-RICR-30-15-3 history; R.I. Gen. Laws § 37-13-7. Last checked October 22, 2026. |
The information on eBacon's interactive prevailing wage map is provided for general informational purposes only. The accuracy or availability of the information is subject to periodic updates. Overtime (OT) and double time (DT) requirements may be subject to other rules which vary by state, or subject to contract funding. Information published here must be verified by relevant government agencies.
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- Which states have prevailing wage laws?
- Which states don’t have a prevailing wage law?
Which states have prevailing wage laws?
Alaska, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wyoming, and Washington, DC. Thresholds, covered projects, and reporting rules vary by state, so open any state on the map for its details.
Which states don’t have a prevailing wage law?
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Utah, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. No state law doesn’t mean no paperwork, though: federal Davis-Bacon rules still apply to federally funded jobs in all of them.
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