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Rhode Island Electrician Market Overview

Rhode Island offers electrical opportunities across defense/naval, healthcare, manufacturing, and tourism.Providence leads with healthcare systems and universities, while Newportanchors naval operations and defense contracting. Maritime industries create specialized electrical work, and tourism facilities provide seasonal opportunities. National Grid dominates utility electrical demand, with submarine and naval electrical work offering premium pay and security clearance opportunities.

Highest-Paying Rhode Island Cities for Electricians

Newport Naval Area

$32-48/hr
Naval • Defense • Security clearance

Providence

$28-40/hr
Healthcare • Universities • Government

Warwick

$26-38/hr
Manufacturing • Airport • Commerce

Cranston

$26-36/hr
Manufacturing • Commercial • Residential

Coastal Tourism Areas

$24-36/hr
Resorts • Hospitality • Seasonal premium

Pawtucket

$24-34/hr
Manufacturing • Healthcare • Commercial

Rhode Island's Biggest Electrical Employers

Naval Station Newport & Defense

US Navy, General Dynamics Electric Boat, Raytheon

120+ electricians
$32-48/hour
Location: Newport area • Naval electrical • Submarine systems • Security clearance required

National Grid

Major electric utility, power plants, transmission systems

100+ electricians
$30-42/hour
Location: Statewide • Power generation • Transmission • Distribution • Smart grid

Healthcare Systems

Lifespan, Care New England, Brown University, URI

90+ electricians
$28-38/hour
Location: Providence area • Hospital electrical • University facilities • Medical equipment

Manufacturing Companies

Textron, Toray Plastics, Stanley Black & Decker

80+ electricians
$26-36/hour
Location: Statewide • Manufacturing electrical • Process control • Industrial systems

Tourism & Hospitality

Newport Mansions, Casinos, Resort Hotels, Marinas

60+ electricians
$24-34/hour
Location: Coastal areas • Resort electrical • Marina systems • Historic building electrical

Industries Hiring Electricians in Rhode Island

Defense & Naval

• Naval/Defense: $32-48/hour
• Submarine electrical systems
• Naval base electrical infrastructure
• Defense contractor electrical

Healthcare & Education

• Healthcare/Universities: $28-38/hour
• Hospital electrical systems
• University facility electrical
• Medical equipment electrical

Manufacturing

• Manufacturing: $26-36/hour
• Industrial electrical systems
• Process control electrical
• Manufacturing plant electrical

Tourism & Maritime

• Tourism/Maritime: $24-34/hour
• Resort electrical systems
• Marina electrical infrastructure
• Historic building electrical

Rhode Island Electrical Licensing

Journeyman Electrician

• 8,000 hours (4 years experience)
• State exam: NEC + Rhode Island electrical code
• Fees: $160 total ($120 app + $40 exam)
• License valid for 2 years

Master Electrician

• 4 years journeyman experience
• Master exam + business knowledge
• Can supervise and contract
• Required for electrical contracting

High-Value Specializations

• Naval/Submarine: Defense electrical systems
• Healthcare: Hospital electrical systems
• Maritime: Marina and coastal electrical
• Historic Buildings: Preservation electrical work
Authority: RI Department of Health • (401) 222-2827

Career Progression

Apprentice$18-26/hr
Journeyman$24-36/hr
Naval/Defense$32-48/hr
Master/Supervisor$35-50/hr

Best Times to Apply

Year-round: Naval & healthcare facilities
Spring/Summer: Tourism & marina projects
Fall: Manufacturing & commercial projects
Winter: Interior & maintenance work
Pro tip: Security clearance opens doors to high-paying naval and defense electrical work

Cost of Living vs Electrician Pay

Newport Naval Area

$32-48/hr
Home: $650k • Rent: $1,800

Providence

$28-40/hr
Home: $420k • Rent: $1,400

Warwick/Cranston

$26-36/hr
Home: $380k • Rent: $1,300
Rhode Island offers specialized electrical opportunities with coastal lifestyle - Naval and defense work provides premium pay, while healthcare and tourism offer stable employment in the Ocean State.

Ready for Rhode Island Electrical Work?

Rhode Island offers unique electrical opportunities across naval defense, healthcare, manufacturing, and tourism with coastal lifestyle benefits and specialized career paths. From Newport's naval operations to Providence's healthcare systems, the Ocean State provides diverse, well-paying careers for electricians seeking maritime specializations and defense contractor opportunities.

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