Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Massachusetts
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • Massachusetts
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Massachusetts earn a median salary of $44,543 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, +22.2% vs the national median of $36,450. An estimated 7,630 cooks, institution and cafeteria are employed across Massachusetts, with salaries ranging from $40,160 to $47,420 depending on location.
$44,543
Avg median salary in Massachusetts
$47,420
Highest paying metro
$40,160
Lowest paying metro
7,630
Employed in Massachusetts
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Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salaries by city in Massachusetts
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable Town, MA | $47,420 | $41,030 | $52,430 | 180 |
| Boston, MA-NH | $46,910 | $42,150 | $51,490 | 5,460 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $45,140 | $39,110 | $50,100 | 170 |
| Massachusetts | $44,890 | $39,710 | $47,040 | 110 |
| Worcester, MA | $44,870 | $40,180 | $48,940 | 740 |
| Springfield, MA | $42,410 | $36,740 | $47,120 | 440 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $40,160 | $40,160 | $49,280 | 530 |