How much does a cook make in Rhode Island?
$36,510a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Rhode Island. That is $17.55 an hour or $3,043 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.55
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,950
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,840Median: $36,510Highest 10%: $49,450
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,840 | $15.31 | |
| 25th | $34,610 | $16.64 | |
| Median | $36,510 | $17.55 | |
| 75th | $45,650 | $21.95 | |
| 90th | $49,450 | $23.77 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $37,460 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 27. Virginia | $36,750 |
| 28. Pennsylvania | $36,580 |
| 29. Wisconsin | $36,550 |
| 30. Rhode Island | $36,510 |
| 31. Utah | $36,490 |
| 32. North Dakota | $36,470 |
| 33. Idaho | $36,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $17.55 ($36,510 a year).
Do cooks make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
No: $36,510 against $37,390 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Rhode Island rank for cook pay?
Rhode Island ranks 30 of 51 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays cooks the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $37,460 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.