Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Massachusetts

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

Median annual salary $35,890 +17.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.26
10th percentile $33,440
90th percentile $44,600
Employed locally 910
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,440
    25th
    $35,060
    50th (median)
    $35,890
    75th
    $37,200
    90th
    $44,600

    Top-paying metros for Fast Food and Counter Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $42,660
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $40,470
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $38,310
    Napa, CA $38,270
    District of Columbia $38,240
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $38,090

    Related occupations in Massachusetts

    OccupationMedian salary
    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
    Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $36,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fast Food and Counter Workers make per hour in Massachusetts?

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Massachusetts is $17.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.37 or more per hour.

    Is Massachusetts above or below average for Fast Food and Counter Workers salaries?

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Massachusetts is 17.7% above the national median of $30,480. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Massachusetts?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $33,440 per year in Massachusetts. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,060.