How much does a food preparation and serving related worker make in Providence?
Median yearly pay for food preparation and serving related workers in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $15.00 an hour or $2,600 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.00
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among cities
- 108 of 171
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| Median | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 75th | $65,540 | $31.51 | |
| 90th | $65,540 | $31.51 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for food preparation and serving related workers.
| 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 |
| Bartender | $35,680 |
| Cook | $35,260 |
| Food Server | $34,870 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food preparation and serving related worker make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $15.00 ($31,200 a year).
Do food preparation and serving related workers make more in Providence than the national average?
No: $31,200 against $35,840 nationally, 13% less.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $31,200, so Providence pays 0% more.
Where does Providence rank for food preparation and serving related worker pay?
108 of 171 metro areas with data.
How much does a food preparation and serving related worker make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $65,540 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.