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Food Preparation Workers Salary in Rhode Island

Food Preparation Workers in Rhode Island earn a median of $35,470 a year, 0% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$35,470
vs. U.S. median
0% ($35,320)
Rank among states
21 of 51
Jobs in the state
2,830

Pay range in Rhode Island

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,200; the top 10% earn over $45,220. Nationally the range is $25,810 to $45,340.

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Food Preparation Workers pay in Rhode Island

How much do food preparation workers make in Rhode Island?

The median is $35,470 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,200 and the top 10% earn over $45,220. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Rhode Island a good state for food preparation workers?

On pay alone it ranks 21 of 51 (0% vs. the national median of $35,320). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses