Baristas Salary in Massachusetts
Baristas in Massachusetts earn a median of $35,850 a year, +15% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Fast Food and Counter Workers”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $35,850
- vs. U.S. median
- +15% ($31,200)
- Rank among states
- 6 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 85,810
Pay range in Massachusetts
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,290; the top 10% earn over $38,700. Nationally the range is $22,840 to $42,650.
States ranked near Massachusetts
Similar jobs in Massachusetts
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$48,430 median in Massachusetts
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$35,380 median in Massachusetts
- Cooks, Fast Food$37,870 median in Massachusetts
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$35,850 median in Massachusetts
- Waiters and Waitresses$38,460 median in Massachusetts
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$36,750 median in Massachusetts
Baristas pay in Massachusetts
How much do baristas make in Massachusetts?
The median is $35,850 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,290 and the top 10% earn over $38,700. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Massachusetts a good state for baristas?
On pay alone it ranks 6 of 51 (+15% vs. the national median of $31,200). Living costs are not included.