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Rhode Island Minimum Wage
As listed by the U.S. Department of Labor on 07/01/2026.
- Basic minimum wage
- $16.00/hr
- State law
- Yearly at 40 hours a week
- $33,280
- 52 weeks
- Rhode Island median wage
- $27.30/hr
- BLS, May 2025
- Minimum as share of median
- 59%
Basic minimum rates
Hourly rate and who it applies to
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| Applies to | Hourly rate |
|---|---|
| Covered employers | $16.00 |
Lowest paying jobs in Rhode Island
Median hourly wage, occupations with at least 100 jobs
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| Occupation | Employment | Median wage | Mean wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapist Aides | 280 | $31,200 | $35,310 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | 2,880 | $31,200 | $35,170 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | 1,470 | $31,200 | $35,620 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | 760 | $31,220 | $34,820 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 13,310 | $31,490 | $34,040 |
| Dishwashers | 2,790 | $33,960 | $34,470 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | 340 | $34,040 | $34,750 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | 1,260 | $34,230 | $43,060 |
| Parking Attendants | 520 | $34,390 | $35,910 |
| Food Processing Workers, All Other | 160 | $34,770 | $34,360 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | 1,020 | $34,860 | $36,150 |
| Cashiers | 9,260 | $34,860 | $36,640 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the minimum wage in Rhode Island?
- The basic minimum wage in Rhode Island is $16.00 an hour.
- How much is the Rhode Island minimum wage per year?
- At $16.00 an hour, 40 hours a week for 52 weeks comes to $33,280 before taxes.