How much does a food preparation and serving related worker make in Rhode Island?
$31,200a year
Median yearly pay for food preparation and serving related workers in Rhode Island. That is $15.00 an hour or $2,600 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.00
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 44
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $31,200Highest 10%: $65,540
| 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 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $31,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food preparation and serving related workers.
| 29. Nevada | $31,510 |
| 30. Wisconsin | $31,240 |
| 31. Oklahoma | $31,200 |
| 32. Rhode Island | $31,200 |
| 33. Mississippi | $30,600 |
| 34. Texas | $30,210 |
| 35. North Carolina | $30,160 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food preparation and serving related worker make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $15.00 ($31,200 a year).
Do food preparation and serving related workers make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
No: $31,200 against $35,840 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Rhode Island rank for food preparation and serving related worker pay?
Rhode Island ranks 32 of 44 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays food preparation and serving related workers the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $31,200 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.