How much does a chef and head cook make in Massachusetts?
$69,540a year
Median yearly pay for chef and head cooks in Massachusetts. That is $33.43 an hour or $5,795 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.43
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,000
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,460Median: $69,540Highest 10%: $99,270
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,460 | $22.82 | |
| 25th | $54,120 | $26.02 | |
| Median | $69,540 | $33.43 | |
| 75th | $83,050 | $39.93 | |
| 90th | $99,270 | $47.73 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $79,340 |
| Boston, MA | $72,470 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $67,700 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $66,450 |
| Worcester, MA | $64,620 |
| Springfield, MA | $64,000 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $61,580 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chef and head cooks.
| 8. South Carolina | $71,860 |
| 9. New York | $70,670 |
| 10. Tennessee | $69,810 |
| 11. Massachusetts | $69,540 |
| 12. Georgia | $66,230 |
| 13. Vermont | $65,440 |
| 14. Colorado | $65,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chef and head cook make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $33.43 ($69,540 a year).
Do chef and head cooks make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $69,540 against $62,470 nationally, 11% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for chef and head cook pay?
Massachusetts ranks 11 of 51 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays chef and head cooks the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $79,340 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.