How much does a cook make in Massachusetts?
$37,870a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Massachusetts. That is $18.21 an hour or $3,156 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.21
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 51
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,590Median: $37,870Highest 10%: $48,140
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,590 | $17.11 | |
| 25th | $36,400 | $17.50 | |
| Median | $37,870 | $18.21 | |
| 75th | $41,600 | $20.00 | |
| 90th | $48,140 | $23.14 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $41,600 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $39,340 |
| Worcester, MA | $36,770 |
| Springfield, MA | $35,490 |
| Providence, RI | $35,260 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 5. New Hampshire | $38,590 |
| 6. Vermont | $38,230 |
| 7. Oregon | $37,880 |
| 8. Massachusetts | $37,870 |
| 9. Colorado | $36,900 |
| 10. Maine | $36,350 |
| 11. New York | $35,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $18.21 ($37,870 a year).
Do cooks make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $37,870 against $30,890 nationally, 23% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for cook pay?
Massachusetts ranks 8 of 51 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays cooks the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $41,600 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.