Bartenders Salary in Rhode Island
Bartenders in Rhode Island earn a median of $36,410 a year, +6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $36,410
- vs. U.S. median
- +6% ($34,340)
- Rank among states
- 19 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,170
Pay range in Rhode Island
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,200; the top 10% earn over $76,320. Nationally the range is $20,110 to $73,770.
States ranked near Rhode Island
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- Waiters and Waitresses$35,420 median in Rhode Island
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$34,860 median in Rhode Island
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$31,400 median in Rhode Island
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$31,200 median in Rhode Island
- Stockers and Order Fillers$36,470 median in Rhode Island
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$31,490 median in Rhode Island
Bartenders pay in Rhode Island
How much do bartenders make in Rhode Island?
The median is $36,410 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,200 and the top 10% earn over $76,320. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Rhode Island a good state for bartenders?
On pay alone it ranks 19 of 51 (+6% vs. the national median of $34,340). Living costs are not included.