How much does a cook make in Massachusetts?
$45,600a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Massachusetts. That is $21.92 an hour or $3,800 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.92
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 29,570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,540Median: $45,600Highest 10%: $58,590
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,540 | $17.57 | |
| 25th | $38,370 | $18.45 | |
| Median | $45,600 | $21.92 | |
| 75th | $49,040 | $23.58 | |
| 90th | $58,590 | $28.17 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Barnstable Town, MA | $46,930 |
| Boston, MA | $45,830 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $44,680 |
| Worcester, MA | $44,250 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $43,970 |
| Springfield, MA | $39,970 |
| Providence, RI | $37,460 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 1. Washington | $46,800 |
| 2. District of Columbia | $46,130 |
| 3. Massachusetts | $45,600 |
| 4. Hawaii | $45,420 |
| 5. Vermont | $45,390 |
| 6. Maine | $45,290 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $21.92 ($45,600 a year).
Do cooks make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $45,600 against $37,390 nationally, 22% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for cook pay?
Massachusetts ranks 3 of 51 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays cooks the most?
Barnstable Town, MA, with a median of $46,930 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.