How much does a waiter and waitress make in Rhode Island?
$35,420a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in Rhode Island. That is $17.03 an hour or $2,952 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.03
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 10,160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $35,420Highest 10%: $62,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| Median | $35,420 | $17.03 | |
| 75th | $50,840 | $24.44 | |
| 90th | $62,680 | $30.13 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $35,750 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for waiter and waitresss.
| 20. Florida | $36,150 |
| 21. Kansas | $36,120 |
| 22. California | $36,080 |
| 23. Rhode Island | $35,420 |
| 24. West Virginia | $35,380 |
| 25. Pennsylvania | $34,690 |
| 26. Nebraska | $33,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $17.03 ($35,420 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
Yes: $35,420 against $35,230 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Rhode Island rank for waiter and waitress pay?
Rhode Island ranks 23 of 51 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays waiter and waitresss the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $35,750 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.