Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Massachusetts

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

Median annual salary $44,890 +23.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.58
10th percentile $35,380
90th percentile $60,630
Employed locally 110
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,380
    25th
    $39,710
    50th (median)
    $44,890
    75th
    $47,040
    90th
    $60,630

    Top-paying metros for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $54,840
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $50,290
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $50,150
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $49,850
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $48,940
    Washington $48,260

    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, Institution and Cafeteria make per hour in Massachusetts?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Massachusetts is $21.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.55 or more per hour.

    Is Massachusetts above or below average for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salaries?

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Massachusetts is 23.2% above the national median of $36,450. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Massachusetts?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $35,380 per year in Massachusetts. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,710.