Cooks, Restaurant Salary in Massachusetts
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • Massachusetts
Cooks, Restaurant in Massachusetts earn a median salary of $44,740 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, +21.5% vs the national median of $36,830. An estimated 32,170 cooks, restaurant are employed across Massachusetts, with salaries ranging from $42,680 to $46,970 depending on location.
$44,740
Avg median salary in Massachusetts
$46,970
Highest paying metro
$42,680
Lowest paying metro
32,170
Employed in Massachusetts
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Cooks, Restaurant salaries by city in Massachusetts
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA-NH | $46,970 | $38,330 | $49,130 | 24,410 |
| Massachusetts | $46,500 | $37,460 | $48,440 | 600 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $45,920 | $37,600 | $48,090 | 1,890 |
| Worcester, MA | $44,110 | $37,700 | $46,500 | 2,560 |
| Springfield, MA | $43,550 | $37,550 | $46,200 | 1,390 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $43,450 | $37,240 | $46,460 | 630 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $42,680 | $36,340 | $46,610 | 690 |