Home Repair Decoded

Plumber Cost Per Hour in Rhode Island

$92 – $165We estimate a plumber in Rhode Island bills about $92 to $165 an hour, based on the state's median wage of $36.77 from BLS (2025). The U.S. median is $30.67.

What common jobs cost in Rhode Island

JobLowHigh
Toilet Replacement$240$1,000
Faucet Replacement$170$630
Drain Cleaning$110$460
Garbage Disposal Replacement$190$680
Water Heater Replacement$780$2,150
Tankless Water Heater Installation$1,450$4,650
Pipe Repair$140$910
Whole-House Repipe$3,350$14,900
Sewer Line Repair$1,250$6,450
Sump Pump Installation$480$2,000

Neighboring states

PlaceMedian wageBilled lowBilled high
Connecticut$37.16$93$167
Massachusetts$45.14$113$203
Sources

General information, not professional advice. Conditions, codes and prices vary. Turn off power, gas or water before any work, and hire a licensed professional when in doubt. Cost figures are our estimates, not quotes.