How much does a waiter and waitress make in Boston?
$39,270a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $18.88 an hour or $3,273 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.88
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 59 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 41,570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,930Median: $39,270Highest 10%: $64,150
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,930 | $15.35 | |
| 25th | $35,880 | $17.25 | |
| Median | $39,270 | $18.88 | |
| 75th | $45,910 | $22.07 | |
| 90th | $64,150 | $30.84 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss.
| Barnstable Town, MA | $38,380 |
| Worcester, MA | $36,840 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $36,650 |
| Springfield, MA | $36,170 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $35,950 |
| Providence, RI | $35,750 |
Related jobs in Boston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $72,470 |
| Cook | $48,530 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $47,090 |
| Cook | $45,830 |
| Cook | $41,600 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $39,660 |
| Cook | $39,600 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Worker | $38,210 |
| Bartender | $37,760 |
| Dishwasher | $37,750 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $18.88 ($39,270 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $39,270 against $35,230 nationally, 11% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $38,460, so Boston pays 2% more.
Where does Boston rank for waiter and waitress pay?
59 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a waiter and waitress make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,930 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,150 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.