Cooks, Fast Food Salary in Massachusetts

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $38,630 +28.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.57
10th percentile $35,840
90th percentile $53,860
Employed locally 80
National median $30,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,840
    25th
    $37,290
    50th (median)
    $38,630
    75th
    $41,980
    90th
    $53,860

    Top-paying metros for Cooks, Fast Food

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $41,980
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $41,800
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $40,580
    Hawaii $40,300
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $39,260
    Napa, CA $39,210

    Related occupations in Massachusetts

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$35,890
    Waiters and Waitresses$36,510
    Cooks, Restaurant$46,500
    Bartenders$36,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$47,100
    Food Preparation Workers$37,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cooks, Fast Food make per hour in Massachusetts?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Fast Food in Massachusetts is $18.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.02 or more per hour.

    Is Massachusetts above or below average for Cooks, Fast Food salaries?

    The median Cooks, Fast Food salary in Massachusetts is 28.1% above the national median of $30,160. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Cooks, Fast Food in Massachusetts?

    Entry-level Cooks, Fast Food (10th percentile) earn around $35,840 per year in Massachusetts. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,290.