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BLSSalary

Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 1,630 employed

Annual Mean
$46,070
$22.15/hr
Annual Median
$46,350
$22.28/hr
Bottom 10%
$37,540
$18.05/hr
Top 10%
$58,250
$28.01/hr
Location vs National Average
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
$46,070
Difference
+18.7% vs US avg
US National
$38,810

Salary Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual
10th Percentile
Bottom 10%
$37,540
25th Percentile
Lower quarter
$40,030
50th PercentileMedian
Median
$46,350
75th Percentile
Upper quarter
$48,320
90th Percentile
Top 10%
$58,250

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$38K

25th

$40K

Median

$46K

75th

$48K

90th

$58K

Providence-Warwick, RI-MA has a moderate number of Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria positions (approximately 1,630), reflecting steady demand in this occupation.

In Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salaries range from $37,540 at the 10th percentile to $58,250 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $20,710 (45% of the median). This relatively narrow range suggests more consistent pay across employers in this area.

Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · Public domain · Not affiliated with BLS.