Public Works Manager Salary in Providence, RI

How much does a Public Works Manager make in Providence, RI?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Public Works Manager in Providence, RI is $158,262. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $136,070 to $182,830, with most professionals earning between $115,865 and $205,198.

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Performs construction inspection, oversees inspectors, enforces compliance with contract documents, and provides technical support and on-site management for construction projects.

October 17, 2022

Managerial aptitude will be considered to have been met through successful performance of, or substantial participation in, organizing, scheduling and coordinating a group of activities in order to attain program objectives within time, resource and budgetary limitations.

January 20, 2023

Provide knowledge about competition to Product Development and Business Development to enable sales to be more effective.

January 24, 2023

Review project design aspects including site layouts, grading plans, storm water management facilities, water quality practices, and utilities.

January 27, 2023

Monitors, coordinates, and evaluates all key project activities to ensure cost/schedule compliance and quality assurance/quality control of project and contractor performance.

April 19, 2023

Prepares budget requests and presents final budget recommendations to the Director of Public Works based on evaluation and analysis of budget estimates submitted by Superintendents.

April 21, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Public Works Manager in Providence, RI

Average Base Salary

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136070

182830

158262

Average Total Cash Compensation

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145095

209930

173847

What is the average salary for Public Works Manager in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Public Works Manager in Providence, RI. The base salary for Public Works Manager ranges from $136,070 to $182,830 with the average base salary of $158,262. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $145,095 to $209,930 with the average total cash compensation of $173,847.

View Average Salary for Public Works Manager as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$158,262	$136,070 - $182,830
Bonus	$15,585	$9,025 - $27,100
Total Pay	$173,847	$145,095 - $209,930

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Public Works Manager Salary Near Providence, RI

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Providence, RI
CITY, STATE East Providence, RI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $136,070 - $182,830	COMPARE TO Providence, RI 0%
CITY, STATE Cranston, RI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $136,070 - $182,830	COMPARE TO Providence, RI 0%
CITY, STATE Pawtucket, RI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $136,070 - $182,830	COMPARE TO Providence, RI 0%
CITY, STATE Cumberland, RI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $136,070 - $182,830	COMPARE TO Providence, RI 0%
CITY, STATE Warwick, RI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $136,070 - $182,830	COMPARE TO Providence, RI 0%
CITY, STATE Attleboro, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $136,070 - $182,830	COMPARE TO Providence, RI 0%

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About Providence, Rhode Island

The Providence city limits enclose a small geographical region with a total area of 20.5 square miles (53 km2); 18.5 square miles (48 km2) of it is land and the remaining 2.1 square miles (5.4 km2) is water (roughly 10%). Providence is located at the head of Narragansett Bay, with the Providence River running into the bay through the center of the city, formed by the confluence of the Moshassuck and Woonasquatucket Rivers. The Waterplace Park amphitheater and riverwalks line the river's banks through downtown. Providence is one of many cities claimed to be founded on seven hills like Rome. The...

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