Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations in Rhode Island
14 occupations · 2024 BLS OEWS data
Food preparation and serving occupations include chefs, cooks, servers, bartenders, and other workers who prepare and serve food and beverages in restaurants and other settings. The table below shows 2024 wage data for these occupations as reported in Rhode Island.
| Occupation | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $79,160 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $49,000 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $45,450 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $42,600 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $38,940 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $35,600 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $35,460 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $34,410 |
| Dishwashers | $34,260 |
| Bartenders | $33,700 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $33,630 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $30,990 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $30,460 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $30,020 |