Home & Repair, Rhode Island

Carpenter cost in Providence, RI

A typical Carpenter figure in Providence is about $90 per hour, about 5% above the national figure of $85.

Typical cost

Typical in Providence

$90

per hour

Fair price range: $48 to $158

On the low end
$48
On the high end
$158

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Providence. Not a quote.

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How prices have moved

Up 3.1%past year

Up 23.9%over five years

How prices for services other than rent have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Services less rent of shelter, CUUR0000SASL2RS), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. Project complexity
  2. Custom millwork
  3. Material grade
  4. On-site vs shop work
  5. Finish quality

Ways to pay less

  1. Have plans ready
  2. Buy materials yourself
  3. Combine small jobs
  4. Ask for a day rate
  5. Reuse existing trim

Carpenter in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Providence, RI$90
$48 to $158
National typical$85
$45 to $150
Ann Arbor, MI$92
$49 to $162
Everett, WA$100
$53 to $176
Frisco, TX$80
$43 to $141
Hialeah, FL$82
$44 to $145
Hollywood, FL$82
$44 to $145

Other Home & Repair costs in Providence

Questions people ask

Carpenter in Providence: what does it cost?

In Providence, RI, Carpenter typically costs about $90 per hour, with most prices between $48 and $158.

Why is Providence higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Carpenter earn in Providence, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Providence about 5% above the national figure.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.