How much does a food processing worker make in Rhode Island?
$34,770a year
Median yearly pay for food processing workers in Rhode Island. That is $16.72 an hour or $2,898 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.72
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $34,770Highest 10%: $39,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| Median | $34,770 | $16.72 | |
| 75th | $34,770 | $16.72 | |
| 90th | $39,100 | $18.80 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $34,770 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food processing workers.
| 39. North Carolina | $37,360 |
| 40. South Carolina | $37,060 |
| 41. Maryland | $35,870 |
| 42. Rhode Island | $34,770 |
| 43. New Jersey | $34,670 |
| 44. New Mexico | $34,560 |
| 45. Louisiana | $31,230 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food processing worker make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $16.72 ($34,770 a year).
Do food processing workers make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
No: $34,770 against $39,680 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Rhode Island rank for food processing worker pay?
Rhode Island ranks 42 of 46 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays food processing workers the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $34,770 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.