salary$35,750 a year$17 an hour · median pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$31,200per year
Top pay (top 10%)$62,680per year
Jobs in the area13,600people work this job
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford Providence?
Expensive. Rent of $1,964 a month takes 65.9% of the median server (waiter/waitress) salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a server (waiter/waitress) make in Providence, RI?
The median pay for a server (waiter/waitress) in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA area is $35,750 a year ($17 an hour). Most earn between $31,200 and $62,680.
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford to live in Providence?
Typical rent of $1,964 a month takes 65.9% of the median server (waiter/waitress) salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area.