Food Servers, Nonrestaurant Salary in Massachusetts

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

Median annual salary $36,750 +6.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.67
10th percentile $32,480
90th percentile $42,300
Employed locally 40
National median $34,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,480
    25th
    $33,780
    50th (median)
    $36,750
    75th
    $37,330
    90th
    $42,300

    Top-paying metros for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $57,540
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $45,030
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,710
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,200
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $42,600
    Ithaca, NY $40,230

    Related occupations in Massachusetts

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $35,890
    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

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Servers, Nonrestaurant make per hour in Massachusetts?

    The median hourly wage for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant in Massachusetts is $17.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.98 or more per hour.

    Is Massachusetts above or below average for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant salaries?

    The median Food Servers, Nonrestaurant salary in Massachusetts is 6.6% above the national median of $34,460. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant in Massachusetts?

    Entry-level Food Servers, Nonrestaurant (10th percentile) earn around $32,480 per year in Massachusetts. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,780.