Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Massachusetts

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

Median annual salary $36,510 +8.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.55
10th percentile $31,510
90th percentile $59,300
Employed locally 790
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,510
    25th
    $34,760
    50th (median)
    $36,510
    75th
    $46,880
    90th
    $59,300

    Top-paying metros for Waiters and Waitresses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $71,920
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $66,350
    Vermont $60,910
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $60,840
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $53,460
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $48,760

    Related occupations in Massachusetts

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $35,890
    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 Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in Massachusetts?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Massachusetts is $17.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.36 or more per hour.

    Is Massachusetts above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Massachusetts is 8.1% above the national median of $33,760. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Waiters and Waitresses in Massachusetts?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $31,510 per year in Massachusetts. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,760.