Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Massachusetts
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • Massachusetts
Chefs and Head Cooks in Massachusetts earn a median salary of $69,334 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, +13.7% vs the national median of $60,990. An estimated 5,390 chefs and head cooks are employed across Massachusetts, with salaries ranging from $60,390 to $74,640 depending on location.
$69,334
Avg median salary in Massachusetts
$74,640
Highest paying metro
$60,390
Lowest paying metro
5,390
Employed in Massachusetts
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Chefs and Head Cooks salaries by city in Massachusetts
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA-NH | $74,640 | $59,390 | $94,410 | 4,020 |
| Massachusetts | $73,620 | $58,450 | $89,110 | 110 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $72,570 | $58,270 | $91,310 | 260 |
| Worcester, MA | $69,210 | $52,260 | $77,390 | 440 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $69,120 | $56,310 | $79,490 | 150 |
| Springfield, MA | $65,790 | $50,520 | $75,300 | 280 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $60,390 | $48,830 | $74,980 | 130 |