Plumbing is a skilled trade that can require extensive career training. The Rhode Island Dept. of Labor and Training oversees the licensure and regulation of the skilled trades in the state, including plumbing, so you must apply for a license when your career training is complete. Salary.com reports that entry-level plumbers in Providence, Rhode Island earn $39,300 on average, while more skilled workers in the area can earn anywhere between $45,900 and $58,000.

Plumbing in Providence

While no training class can guarantee a particular career or salary, Rhode Island's plumbing schools prepare students for apprenticeships and licensing tests while improving their skills. Providence is Rhode Island's largest city, and likely to be the best bet for plumbing graduates looking for work opportunities in the state. Other large cities like Warwick and Cranston may also provide opportunities, and plumbers in smaller cities may be able to fill a regional need for members of the skilled profession.