Food Servers Salary in Rhode Island
Food Servers in Rhode Island earn a median of $34,860 a year, −1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $34,860
- vs. U.S. median
- −1% ($35,360)
- Rank among states
- 23 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,020
Pay range in Rhode Island
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,320; the top 10% earn over $42,990. Nationally the range is $28,030 to $46,120.
States ranked near Rhode Island
Similar jobs in Rhode Island
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$31,490 median in Rhode Island
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$46,570 median in Rhode Island
- Waiters and Waitresses$35,420 median in Rhode Island
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$31,200 median in Rhode Island
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$37,540 median in Rhode Island
- Cooks, Fast Food$35,230 median in Rhode Island
Food Servers pay in Rhode Island
How much do food servers make in Rhode Island?
The median is $34,860 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,320 and the top 10% earn over $42,990. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Rhode Island a good state for food servers?
On pay alone it ranks 23 of 51 (−1% vs. the national median of $35,360). Living costs are not included.