How much does a food server make in Springfield?
$34,970a year
Median yearly pay for food servers in the Springfield, MA metro area. That is $16.81 an hour or $2,914 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.81
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 102 of 353
- Jobs in the area
- 340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,510Median: $34,970Highest 10%: $43,720
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,510 | $15.15 | |
| 25th | $34,210 | $16.45 | |
| Median | $34,970 | $16.81 | |
| 75th | $35,630 | $17.13 | |
| 90th | $43,720 | $21.02 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for food servers.
| Boston, MA | $37,330 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $37,070 |
| Worcester, MA | $35,790 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $35,020 |
| Providence, RI | $34,870 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $34,830 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $64,000 |
| Cook | $46,440 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $43,530 |
| Cook | $39,970 |
| Cook | $39,200 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $36,250 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $36,170 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $36,020 |
| Bartender | $35,610 |
| Dishwasher | $35,560 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food server make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, MA metro area is $16.81 ($34,970 a year).
Do food servers make more in Springfield than the national average?
No: $34,970 against $35,360 nationally, 1% less.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $36,750, so Springfield pays 5% less.
Where does Springfield rank for food server pay?
102 of 353 metro areas with data.
How much does a food server make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,510 or less a year; the top 10% make $43,720 or more.
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.