How much does a bartender make in Providence?
$35,680a year
Median yearly pay for bartenders in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $17.15 an hour or $2,973 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.15
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 113 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 4,510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $35,680Highest 10%: $70,620
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| Median | $35,680 | $17.15 | |
| 75th | $53,880 | $25.90 | |
| 90th | $70,620 | $33.95 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for bartenders.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Providence
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $79,340 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $46,640 |
| Cook | $46,350 |
| Cook | $44,050 |
| Cook | $37,460 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $36,250 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $35,750 |
| Cook | $35,260 |
| Food Server | $34,870 |
| Dishwasher | $34,640 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bartender make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $17.15 ($35,680 a year).
Do bartenders make more in Providence than the national average?
Yes: $35,680 against $34,340 nationally, 4% more.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $36,410, so Providence pays 2% less.
Where does Providence rank for bartender pay?
113 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a bartender make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $70,620 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.