How much does a cook make in Rhode Island?
$46,570a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Rhode Island. That is $22.39 an hour or $3,881 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.39
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,890Median: $46,570Highest 10%: $58,380
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,890 | $18.22 | |
| 25th | $40,360 | $19.40 | |
| Median | $46,570 | $22.39 | |
| 75th | $48,550 | $23.34 | |
| 90th | $58,380 | $28.07 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $46,350 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 2. Alaska | $48,580 |
| 3. Massachusetts | $47,790 |
| 4. Hawaii | $47,770 |
| 5. Rhode Island | $46,570 |
| 6. California | $46,390 |
| 7. Vermont | $46,370 |
| 8. Connecticut | $46,120 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $22.39 ($46,570 a year).
Do cooks make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
Yes: $46,570 against $37,450 nationally, 24% more.
Where does Rhode Island rank for cook pay?
Rhode Island ranks 5 of 51 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays cooks the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $46,350 a year.
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.