How much does a cook make in Rhode Island?
$35,230a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Rhode Island. That is $16.94 an hour or $2,936 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.94
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $35,230Highest 10%: $38,470
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| Median | $35,230 | $16.94 | |
| 75th | $35,690 | $17.16 | |
| 90th | $38,470 | $18.50 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $35,260 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 9. Colorado | $36,900 |
| 10. Maine | $36,350 |
| 11. New York | $35,770 |
| 12. Rhode Island | $35,230 |
| 13. Connecticut | $34,980 |
| 14. Illinois | $34,960 |
| 15. Minnesota | $34,120 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $16.94 ($35,230 a year).
Do cooks make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
Yes: $35,230 against $30,890 nationally, 14% more.
Where does Rhode Island rank for cook pay?
Rhode Island ranks 12 of 51 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays cooks the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $35,260 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.