How much does a food preparation and serving related worker make in Massachusetts?
$35,300a year
Median yearly pay for food preparation and serving related workers in Massachusetts. That is $16.97 an hour or $2,942 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.97
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 44
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,730Median: $35,300Highest 10%: $40,050
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,730 | $15.25 | |
| 25th | $33,540 | $16.13 | |
| Median | $35,300 | $16.97 | |
| 75th | $39,840 | $19.15 | |
| 90th | $40,050 | $19.25 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $38,210 |
| Providence, RI | $31,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food preparation and serving related workers.
| 15. New Mexico | $36,250 |
| 16. Virginia | $35,870 |
| 17. Colorado | $35,710 |
| 18. Massachusetts | $35,300 |
| 19. Michigan | $35,100 |
| 20. Washington | $34,650 |
| 21. New York | $34,340 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food preparation and serving related worker make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $16.97 ($35,300 a year).
Do food preparation and serving related workers make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
No: $35,300 against $35,840 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Massachusetts rank for food preparation and serving related worker pay?
Massachusetts ranks 18 of 44 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays food preparation and serving related workers the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $38,210 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.