Cooks, Restaurant Salary in Amherst Town, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amherst Town-Northampton, MA

Median annual salary $43,450 +18% vs national
Median hourly $20.89
10th percentile $31,580
90th percentile $53,810
Employed locally 630
National median $36,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,580
    25th
    $37,240
    50th (median)
    $43,450
    75th
    $46,460
    90th
    $53,810

    Amherst Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,391 2023 • Census ACS
    Cooks, Restaurant salary vs area income 50% Median Cooks, Restaurant salary is 50% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Cooks, Restaurant

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $48,320
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $46,970
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $46,960
    Portland-South Portland, ME $46,960
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $46,500
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $46,340

    Nearby metros — Cooks, Restaurant salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $46,970
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $46,500
    Massachusetts $46,280
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $46,180
    Barnstable Town, MA $45,920
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $45,020

    Related occupations in Amherst Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $34,260
    Waiters and Waitresses $35,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $45,490
    Food Preparation Workers $38,270
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $40,160
    Bartenders $34,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cooks, Restaurant make per hour in Amherst Town?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Restaurant in Amherst Town, MA is $20.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.10 or more per hour.

    Is Amherst Town above or below average for Cooks, Restaurant salaries?

    The median Cooks, Restaurant salary in Amherst Town, MA is 18% above the national median of $36,830. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Cooks, Restaurant in Amherst Town?

    Entry-level Cooks, Restaurant (10th percentile) earn around $31,580 per year in Amherst Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,240.