How much does a food server make in Massachusetts?
$36,750a year
Median yearly pay for food servers in Massachusetts. That is $17.67 an hour or $3,063 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.67
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,830
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,990Median: $36,750Highest 10%: $47,630
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,990 | $16.34 | |
| 25th | $35,110 | $16.88 | |
| Median | $36,750 | $17.67 | |
| 75th | $38,260 | $18.39 | |
| 90th | $47,630 | $22.90 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $37,330 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $37,070 |
| Worcester, MA | $35,790 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $35,020 |
| Springfield, MA | $34,970 |
| Providence, RI | $34,870 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $34,830 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food servers.
| 8. Maine | $37,680 |
| 9. Vermont | $37,540 |
| 10. North Dakota | $36,910 |
| 11. Massachusetts | $36,750 |
| 12. New Hampshire | $36,710 |
| 13. Maryland | $36,650 |
| 14. Oregon | $36,620 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food server make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $17.67 ($36,750 a year).
Do food servers make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $36,750 against $35,360 nationally, 4% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for food server pay?
Massachusetts ranks 11 of 51 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays food servers the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $37,330 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.