How much does a food server make in Rhode Island?
$34,860a year
Median yearly pay for food servers in Rhode Island. That is $16.76 an hour or $2,905 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.76
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,020
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,320Median: $34,860Highest 10%: $42,990
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,320 | $15.06 | |
| 25th | $33,780 | $16.24 | |
| Median | $34,860 | $16.76 | |
| 75th | $37,860 | $18.20 | |
| 90th | $42,990 | $20.67 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $34,870 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food servers.
| 20. Arizona | $35,390 |
| 21. Virginia | $35,090 |
| 22. Illinois | $35,080 |
| 23. Rhode Island | $34,860 |
| 24. Wisconsin | $34,670 |
| 25. Michigan | $34,260 |
| 26. Idaho | $34,220 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food server make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $16.76 ($34,860 a year).
Do food servers make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
No: $34,860 against $35,360 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Rhode Island rank for food server pay?
Rhode Island ranks 23 of 51 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays food servers the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $34,870 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.