Fast Food Worker Salary in Providence, RI
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The median fast food worker in the Providence area earns $33,700 a year ($16.20 an hour), 8% above the U.S. median ($31,200) and 7% above the Rhode Island median ($31,490). Half of the 21,530 fast food workers there earn between $31,200 and $35,200.
| Annual pay | Providence area | Rhode Island | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $31,200 | $31,200 | $22,840 |
| 25th percentile | $31,200 | $31,200 | $27,700 |
| Median | $33,700 | $31,490 | $31,200 |
| 75th percentile | $35,200 | $35,260 | $36,070 |
| 90th percentile | $36,700 | $36,540 | $42,650 |
| Average | $34,070 | $34,040 | $32,150 |
| Jobs | 21,530 | 13,310 | 3,854,050 |
Providence, RI ranks 17th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for fast food worker pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($44,570).
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Check my payFast food worker pay in other cities
- San Jose, CA: $44,570
- San Francisco, CA: $43,870
- Sacramento, CA: $42,860
- Riverside, CA: $42,280
- San Diego, CA: $42,190
- Los Angeles, CA: $42,110
- Seattle, WA: $39,150
- Denver, CO: $37,070
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Similar jobs in Providence, RI
- Waiter: $35,750
- Bartender: $35,680
- Restaurant Cook: $37,460
- Food Service Supervisor: $46,640
- Food Preparation Worker: $36,250
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.