Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Rhode Island

Median Salary

$35,420

per year

Hourly Rate

$17.03

per hour

Employment

10,160

in Rhode Island

vs. National Avg

+0.5%

National: $35,230

Compared to the national median of $35,230, Rhode Island pays 0.5% MORE for Waiters and Waitresses positions.

Purchasing Power

$35,244

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

100.5

1% above national avg

Rent/Income

51%

Unaffordable

Salary Distribution in Rhode Island

10th

$31,200

25th

$31,200

Median

$35,420

75th

$50,840

90th

$62,680

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).