Rhode Island

Project Labor Agreements

No state policy. However, local government entities have implemented PLA requirements.
Prevailing Wage

Yes; $1,000.
Right to Work

No.
Public-Private Partnerships

No statute authorizes or prohibits P3s on public construction projects.
Workforce Development Incentives

Current labor supply satisfies 94% of peak labor demand.

State offered $10,988,985 in grants and incentives for workforce preparation and development in 2021.
Career and Technical Education

6.5% of CTE high school graduates are placed in colleges or careers.

Rhode Island recognizes NCCER as an approved curriculum for CTE programs.
Job Growth Rate

2.2%.

Prompt Pay	Private: No law in place. Public: All bills shall be paid within 30 working days of receipt of a proper invoice. Subs: – Private: No law in place. – Public: Prime to sub within 10 days of receipt of payment by the state. No law for subs to lower tiers.
Immigration/E-Verify Mandate	No law in place.
Percentage of State GDP From Nonresidential Construction	3.9%
Incidence Rate	No data available.
Occupational Safety & Health Oversight (State vs. Federal)	Federal oversight.
Percentage of Union Membership in Private Construction	21.1%
Marijuana Legalization Status	Legalized for medicinal use, decriminalized for personal use.

Minimum Wage	11.50
Percentage of Pensions Funded	54.5%
Effective Real-Estate Tax Rate	1.37%
Corporate Income Tax Rate(s)	7.00%
State and Local Public Construction Expenditures (in millions)	853

Overall Rank 48

Rhode Island

National

PLA

PPP

WDI

CTE

JGR

Rhode Island

National

PLA

PPP

WDI

CTE

JGR