Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Massachusetts
Chefs and Head Cooks in Massachusetts earn a median of $69,540 a year, +11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $69,540
- vs. U.S. median
- +11% ($62,470)
- Rank among states
- 11 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,000
Pay range in Massachusetts
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,460; the top 10% earn over $99,270. Nationally the range is $37,900 to $98,560.
States ranked near Massachusetts
Similar jobs in Massachusetts
- Food Service Managers$92,240 median in Massachusetts
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$46,600 median in Massachusetts
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$59,760 median in Massachusetts
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$47,790 median in Massachusetts
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$48,430 median in Massachusetts
- Cooks, Restaurant$45,600 median in Massachusetts
Chefs and Head Cooks pay in Massachusetts
How much do chefs and head cooks make in Massachusetts?
The median is $69,540 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,460 and the top 10% earn over $99,270. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Massachusetts a good state for chefs and head cooks?
On pay alone it ranks 11 of 51 (+11% vs. the national median of $62,470). Living costs are not included.