What are the main factors that influence a Culinary Assistant's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Culinary Assistant's salary?

A Culinary Assistant's salary grows with experience: starting around $34,638 for beginners, reaching about $35,594 at mid-level, and approach $36,863 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Culinary Assistant?

Culinary Assistant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Culinary Assistant roles are District of Columbia $37,495, California $37,353, Massachusetts $36,855. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Culinary Assistant roles make?

Salaries for Culinary Assistant level roles vary by specialization: Assistant Culinary Services Director: $116,585; Assistant Culinary Director: $57,118; Assistant Culinary Manager: $57,118; Culinary Assistant PV: $56,321; Culinary Administrative Assistant: $52,916.

Culinary Assistant Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Culinary Assistant make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Culinary Assistant in Rhode Island is $35,355 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $17.

However, a Culinary Assistant's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $40,412
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $32,944 to $38,002
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $30,750

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Culinary Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$38,002	$3,167	$731	$18
Average	$35,355	$2,946	$680	$17
25th Percentile	$32,944	$2,745	$634	$16

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Key Factors That Influence Culinary Assistant Salaries

A Culinary Assistant's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Culinary Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Culinary Assistant's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $34,638
Early Career (1-2 years): $34,705
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $35,594
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $36,779
Expert (over 8 years): $36,863

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Culinary Assistant	$34,638
Intermediate Level Culinary Assistant	$34,705
Senior Level Culinary Assistant	$35,594
Specialist Level Culinary Assistant	$36,779
Expert Level Culinary Assistant	$36,863

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How Do Culinary Assistant Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Culinary Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $37,495.
California: $37,353.
Massachusetts: $36,855.

District of Columbia $37,495 California $37,353 Massachusetts $36,855 Washington $36,719 New Jersey $36,706 Alaska $36,658 Connecticut $36,191 New York $36,001

Hawaii $35,395 Rhode Island $35,111 Maryland $34,918 Minnesota $34,654 Colorado $34,552 Illinois $34,518 Oregon $34,389 Delaware $34,295

New Hampshire $34,235 Virginia $34,102 Pennsylvania $33,712 Nevada $33,516 North Dakota $33,451 Michigan $33,350 Wisconsin $33,313 Vermont $33,238

Texas $33,032 Maine $33,018 Arizona $32,998 Ohio $32,974 Georgia $32,662 Indiana $32,507 Wyoming $32,476 Utah $32,429

Iowa $32,408 Kansas $32,246 Louisiana $32,198 North Carolina $32,182 Missouri $32,175 Florida $32,043 Montana $31,972 Nebraska $31,904

Kentucky $31,867 South Carolina $31,731 Tennessee $31,646 Idaho $31,613 New Mexico $31,365 Oklahoma $31,311 Alabama $31,111 South Dakota $30,776

Arkansas $30,593 West Virginia $30,495 Mississippi $30,200

Top Paying Cities for Culinary Assistants

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $35,686
Albion: $35,094
Ashaway: $35,822

Adamsville, RI $35,686 Albion, RI $35,094 Ashaway, RI $35,822 Barrington, RI $35,094 Block Island, RI $35,636 Bradford, RI $35,798 Bristol, RI $35,060 Carolina, RI $35,507

Charlestown, RI $35,544 Chepachet, RI $35,026 Clayville, RI $35,060 Coventry, RI $35,026 West Greenwich, RI $35,002 East Greenwich, RI $35,050 Exeter, RI $35,798 Fiskeville, RI $35,094

Forestdale, RI $35,060 Foster, RI $35,002 Glendale, RI $35,002 Greene, RI $35,395 Greenville, RI $35,094 Harmony, RI $35,084 Harrisville, RI $35,026 Hope, RI $35,094

Hope Valley, RI $35,822 Hopkinton, RI $35,832 Jamestown, RI $35,473 Kenyon, RI $35,788 Little Compton, RI $35,673 Manville, RI $35,094 Mapleville, RI $35,002 Newport, RI $35,480

Middletown, RI $35,629 North Kingstown, RI $34,992 North Scituate, RI $35,084 Oakland, RI $35,036 Pascoag, RI $35,016 Pawtucket, RI $35,094 Central Falls, RI $35,094 Cumberland, RI $35,094

Lincoln, RI $35,094 Portsmouth, RI $35,338 Prudence Island, RI $35,026 Rockville, RI $35,832 Saunderstown, RI $35,493 Shannock, RI $35,778 Slatersville, RI $35,060 Slocum, RI $35,493

Tiverton, RI $35,697 Wakefield, RI $35,456 Kingston, RI $35,463 Narragansett, RI $35,470 Peace Dale, RI $35,456 Warren, RI $35,084 Warwick, RI $35,094 Westerly, RI $35,842

West Kingston, RI $35,483 West Warwick, RI $35,094 Wood River Junction, RI $35,798 Woonsocket, RI $35,060 North Smithfield, RI $35,084 Wyoming, RI $35,788 Providence, RI $35,094 Cranston, RI $35,094

North Providence, RI $35,094 East Providence, RI $35,094 Riverside, RI $35,094 Rumford, RI $35,094 Smithfield, RI $35,094 Johnston, RI $35,094

Culinary Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Culinary Assistant's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$32,944

Average $35,355/year

$38,002

$2,745

Average $2,946/month

$3,167

$634

Average $680/week

$731

$16

Average $17/hour

$18

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$38,002	$3,167	$731	$18
Average	$35,355	$2,946	$680	$17
25th Percentile	$32,944	$2,745	$634	$16

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