How much does a food preparation worker make in Providence?
$36,250a year
Median yearly pay for food preparation workers in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $17.43 an hour or $3,021 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.43
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 80 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 3,870
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $36,250Highest 10%: $45,220
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $33,140 | $15.93 | |
| Median | $36,250 | $17.43 | |
| 75th | $41,390 | $19.90 | |
| 90th | $45,220 | $21.74 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for food preparation 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 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $35,750 |
| Bartender | $35,680 |
| Cook | $35,260 |
| Food Server | $34,870 |
| Dishwasher | $34,640 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food preparation worker make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $17.43 ($36,250 a year).
Do food preparation workers make more in Providence than the national average?
Yes: $36,250 against $35,320 nationally, 3% more.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $35,470, so Providence pays 2% more.
Where does Providence rank for food preparation worker pay?
80 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a food preparation worker make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,220 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.