Food Preparation Worker Salary in Providence, RI
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The median food preparation worker in the Providence area earns $36,250 a year ($17.43 an hour), 3% above the U.S. median ($35,320) and 2% above the Rhode Island median ($35,470). Half of the 3,870 food preparation workers there earn between $33,140 and $41,390.
| Annual pay | Providence area | Rhode Island | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $31,200 | $31,200 | $25,810 |
| 25th percentile | $33,140 | $32,200 | $29,950 |
| Median | $36,250 | $35,470 | $35,320 |
| 75th percentile | $41,390 | $42,030 | $38,550 |
| 90th percentile | $45,220 | $45,220 | $45,340 |
| Average | $37,950 | $37,910 | $35,290 |
| Jobs | 3,870 | 2,830 | 893,600 |
Providence, RI ranks 16th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for food preparation worker pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($45,580).
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Check my payFood preparation worker pay in other cities
- San Jose, CA: $45,580
- Seattle, WA: $43,830
- San Francisco, CA: $41,000
- Los Angeles, CA: $39,770
- Boston, MA: $39,660
- Denver, CO: $39,470
- San Diego, CA: $38,780
- Portland, OR: $38,730
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Similar jobs in Providence, RI
- Restaurant Cook: $37,460
- Fast Food Worker: $33,700
- Waiter: $35,750
- Food Service Supervisor: $46,640
- Bartender: $35,680
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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.