How much does a waiter and waitress make in Massachusetts?
$38,460a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in Massachusetts. That is $18.49 an hour or $3,205 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.49
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 54,670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,790Median: $38,460Highest 10%: $62,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,790 | $15.28 | |
| 25th | $35,290 | $16.97 | |
| Median | $38,460 | $18.49 | |
| 75th | $45,700 | $21.97 | |
| 90th | $62,200 | $29.90 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $39,270 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for waiter and waitresss.
| 9. Virginia | $44,760 |
| 10. Arizona | $43,950 |
| 11. Maine | $43,370 |
| 12. Massachusetts | $38,460 |
| 13. New Hampshire | $38,430 |
| 14. Connecticut | $37,770 |
| 15. Michigan | $37,760 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $18.49 ($38,460 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $38,460 against $35,230 nationally, 9% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for waiter and waitress pay?
Massachusetts ranks 12 of 51 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays waiter and waitresss the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $39,270 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.