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

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

How does experience change A Sommelier's salary?

A Sommelier's salary grows with experience: a Back Bartender (0-1 years)earns $26,591, a Bartender (1-3 years)earns $29,443, a Sommelier (3-5 years)earns $60,559,

What are the highest paying states for a Sommelier?

Sommelier salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Sommelier roles are District of Columbia $64,672, California $64,426, Massachusetts $63,568. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Sommelier roles make?

Salaries for Sommelier level roles vary by specialization: Head Sommelier: $58,500; Assistant Sommelier: $58,411; Assistant Restaurant Manager/Sommelier: $45,096; Tea Sommelier: $30,729.

Sommelier Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Sommelier make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Sommelier in Rhode Island is $60,559 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $75,429
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $53,975 to $68,343
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $47,980

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Sommelier Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$68,343	$5,695	$1,314	$33
Average	$60,559	$5,047	$1,165	$29
25th Percentile	$53,975	$4,498	$1,038	$26

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Key Factors That Influence Sommelier Salaries

A Sommelier'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.

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Back Bartender	0-1 years	$26,591
Bartender	1-3 years	$29,443
Sommelier	3-5 years	$60,559

How Do Sommelier 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 Sommeliers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $64,672.
California: $64,426.
Massachusetts: $63,568.

District of Columbia $64,672 California $64,426 Massachusetts $63,568 Washington $63,334 New Jersey $63,311 Alaska $63,229 Connecticut $62,423 New York $62,096

Hawaii $61,050 Rhode Island $60,559 Maryland $60,227 Minnesota $59,771 Colorado $59,596 Illinois $59,537 Oregon $59,315 Delaware $59,152

New Hampshire $59,049 Virginia $58,819 Pennsylvania $58,147 Nevada $57,808 North Dakota $57,697 Michigan $57,522 Wisconsin $57,458 Vermont $57,329

Texas $56,973 Maine $56,950 Arizona $56,915 Ohio $56,874 Georgia $56,336 Indiana $56,068 Wyoming $56,015 Utah $55,933

Iowa $55,898 Kansas $55,618 Louisiana $55,536 North Carolina $55,507 Missouri $55,495 Florida $55,268 Montana $55,145 Nebraska $55,028

Kentucky $54,964 South Carolina $54,730 Tennessee $54,584 Idaho $54,526 New Mexico $54,099 Oklahoma $54,006 Alabama $53,661 South Dakota $53,083

Arkansas $52,768 West Virginia $52,598 Mississippi $52,090

Top Paying Cities for Sommeliers

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: $61,552
Albion: $60,530
Ashaway: $61,786

Adamsville, RI $61,552 Albion, RI $60,530 Ashaway, RI $61,786 Barrington, RI $60,530 Block Island, RI $61,465 Bradford, RI $61,745 Bristol, RI $60,472 Carolina, RI $61,243

Charlestown, RI $61,307 Chepachet, RI $60,413 Clayville, RI $60,472 Coventry, RI $60,413 West Greenwich, RI $60,373 East Greenwich, RI $60,454 Exeter, RI $61,745 Fiskeville, RI $60,530

Forestdale, RI $60,472 Foster, RI $60,373 Glendale, RI $60,373 Greene, RI $61,050 Greenville, RI $60,530 Harmony, RI $60,513 Harrisville, RI $60,413 Hope, RI $60,530

Hope Valley, RI $61,786 Hopkinton, RI $61,804 Jamestown, RI $61,184 Kenyon, RI $61,728 Little Compton, RI $61,529 Manville, RI $60,530 Mapleville, RI $60,373 Newport, RI $61,196

Middletown, RI $61,453 North Kingstown, RI $60,355 North Scituate, RI $60,513 Oakland, RI $60,431 Pascoag, RI $60,396 Pawtucket, RI $60,530 Central Falls, RI $60,530 Cumberland, RI $60,530

Lincoln, RI $60,530 Portsmouth, RI $60,951 Prudence Island, RI $60,413 Rockville, RI $61,804 Saunderstown, RI $61,220 Shannock, RI $61,710 Slatersville, RI $60,472 Slocum, RI $61,220

Tiverton, RI $61,570 Wakefield, RI $61,155 Kingston, RI $61,167 Narragansett, RI $61,179 Peace Dale, RI $61,155 Warren, RI $60,513 Warwick, RI $60,530 Westerly, RI $61,821

West Kingston, RI $61,202 West Warwick, RI $60,530 Wood River Junction, RI $61,745 Woonsocket, RI $60,472 North Smithfield, RI $60,513 Wyoming, RI $61,728 Providence, RI $60,530 Cranston, RI $60,530

North Providence, RI $60,530 East Providence, RI $60,530 Riverside, RI $60,530 Rumford, RI $60,530 Smithfield, RI $60,530 Johnston, RI $60,530

Sommelier Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Sommelier'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 April 01, 2026

$53,975

Average $60,559/year

$68,343

$4,498

Average $5,047/month

$5,695

$1,038

Average $1,165/week

$1,314

$26

Average $29/hour

$33

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$68,343	$5,695	$1,314	$33
Average	$60,559	$5,047	$1,165	$29
25th Percentile	$53,975	$4,498	$1,038	$26

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