How much does a food server make in Providence?
$34,870a year
Median yearly pay for food servers in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $16.76 an hour or $2,906 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.76
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 109 of 353
- Jobs in the area
- 1,510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,350Median: $34,870Highest 10%: $42,960
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,350 | $15.07 | |
| 25th | $33,780 | $16.24 | |
| Median | $34,870 | $16.76 | |
| 75th | $37,860 | $18.20 | |
| 90th | $42,960 | $20.65 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for food servers.
| 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 |
| Dishwasher | $34,640 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food server make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $16.76 ($34,870 a year).
Do food servers make more in Providence than the national average?
No: $34,870 against $35,360 nationally, 1% less.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $34,860, so Providence pays 0% more.
Where does Providence rank for food server pay?
109 of 353 metro areas with data.
How much does a food server make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,350 or less a year; the top 10% make $42,960 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.