Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Massachusetts
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • Massachusetts
Waiters and Waitresses in Massachusetts earn a median salary of $35,586 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, +5.4% vs the national median of $33,760. An estimated 50,700 waiters and waitresses are employed across Massachusetts, with salaries ranging from $34,590 to $37,040 depending on location.
$35,586
Avg median salary in Massachusetts
$37,040
Highest paying metro
$34,590
Lowest paying metro
50,700
Employed in Massachusetts
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inWaiters and Waitresses salaries by city in Massachusetts
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA-NH | $37,040 | $34,490 | $50,820 | 38,520 |
| Massachusetts | $36,510 | $34,760 | $46,880 | 790 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $35,820 | $34,550 | $46,340 | 2,630 |
| Worcester, MA | $35,260 | $33,350 | $45,020 | 4,370 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $35,140 | $33,070 | $37,150 | 940 |
| Springfield, MA | $34,740 | $31,850 | $43,390 | 2,450 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $34,590 | $31,900 | $36,160 | 1,000 |