Cooks (Fast Food) Salary in Massachusetts
Cooks (Fast Food) in Massachusetts earn a median of $37,870 a year, +23% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $37,870
- vs. U.S. median
- +23% ($30,890)
- Rank among states
- 8 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- Not published
Pay range in Massachusetts
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,590; the top 10% earn over $48,140. Nationally the range is $22,580 to $42,910.
States ranked near Massachusetts
Similar jobs in Massachusetts
- Cooks, Restaurant$45,600 median in Massachusetts
- Food Preparation Workers$38,900 median in Massachusetts
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$48,430 median in Massachusetts
- Cooks, Short Order$44,290 median in Massachusetts
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$47,790 median in Massachusetts
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$35,850 median in Massachusetts
Cooks (Fast Food) pay in Massachusetts
How much do cooks (fast food) make in Massachusetts?
The median is $37,870 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,590 and the top 10% earn over $48,140. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Massachusetts a good state for cooks (fast food)?
On pay alone it ranks 8 of 51 (+23% vs. the national median of $30,890). Living costs are not included.