How much does a waiter and waitress make in Providence?
$35,750a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $17.19 an hour or $2,979 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.19
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 137 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 13,600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $35,750Highest 10%: $62,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| Median | $35,750 | $17.19 | |
| 75th | $50,340 | $24.20 | |
| 90th | $62,680 | $30.13 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss.
| 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 |
| Bartender | $35,680 |
| Cook | $35,260 |
| Food Server | $34,870 |
| Dishwasher | $34,640 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $17.19 ($35,750 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in Providence than the national average?
Yes: $35,750 against $35,230 nationally, 1% more.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $35,420, so Providence pays 1% more.
Where does Providence rank for waiter and waitress pay?
137 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a waiter and waitress make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,680 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.