Food Preparation Workers Salary in Massachusetts
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • Massachusetts
Food Preparation Workers in Massachusetts earn a median salary of $37,200 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, +8.7% vs the national median of $34,220. An estimated 14,690 food preparation workers are employed across Massachusetts, with salaries ranging from $35,950 to $38,270 depending on location.
$37,200
Avg median salary in Massachusetts
$38,270
Highest paying metro
$35,950
Lowest paying metro
14,690
Employed in Massachusetts
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Food Preparation Workers salaries by city in Massachusetts
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst Town, MA | $38,270 | $35,700 | $39,150 | 570 |
| Boston, MA-NH | $38,090 | $36,070 | $45,180 | 10,540 |
| Massachusetts | $37,920 | $37,180 | $44,080 | 270 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $37,780 | $35,590 | $42,680 | 720 |
| Worcester, MA | $36,430 | $35,110 | $40,180 | 1,420 |
| Springfield, MA | $35,960 | $34,970 | $40,030 | 860 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $35,950 | $34,440 | $38,420 | 310 |