How much does a cook make in Providence?
$46,350a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $22.28 an hour or $3,863 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.28
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among cities
- 35 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 1,630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,540Median: $46,350Highest 10%: $58,250
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,540 | $18.05 | |
| 25th | $40,030 | $19.25 | |
| Median | $46,350 | $22.28 | |
| 75th | $48,320 | $23.23 | |
| 90th | $58,250 | $28.00 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for cooks.
| 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 | $44,050 |
| Cook | $37,460 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $36,250 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $35,750 |
| Bartender | $35,680 |
| Cook | $35,260 |
| Food Server | $34,870 |
| Dishwasher | $34,640 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $22.28 ($46,350 a year).
Do cooks make more in Providence than the national average?
Yes: $46,350 against $37,450 nationally, 24% more.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $46,570, so Providence pays 0% more.
Where does Providence rank for cook pay?
35 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a cook make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,540 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,250 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.