Baristas Salary in Rhode Island
Baristas in Rhode Island earn a median of $31,490 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Fast Food and Counter Workers”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $31,490
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($31,200)
- Rank among states
- 19 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 13,310
Pay range in Rhode Island
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,200; the top 10% earn over $36,540. Nationally the range is $22,840 to $42,650.
States ranked near Rhode Island
Similar jobs in Rhode Island
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$45,210 median in Rhode Island
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$31,200 median in Rhode Island
- Cooks, Fast Food$35,230 median in Rhode Island
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$31,490 median in Rhode Island
- Waiters and Waitresses$35,420 median in Rhode Island
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$34,860 median in Rhode Island
Baristas pay in Rhode Island
How much do baristas make in Rhode Island?
The median is $31,490 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,200 and the top 10% earn over $36,540. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Rhode Island a good state for baristas?
On pay alone it ranks 19 of 51 (+1% vs. the national median of $31,200). Living costs are not included.