Cooks (Restaurant) Salary in Massachusetts
Cooks (Restaurant) in Massachusetts earn a median of $45,600 a year, +22% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $45,600
- vs. U.S. median
- +22% ($37,390)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 29,570
Pay range in Massachusetts
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,540; the top 10% earn over $58,590. Nationally the range is $28,700 to $47,900.
States ranked near Massachusetts
Similar jobs in Massachusetts
- Cooks, Fast Food$37,870 median in Massachusetts
- Cooks, Short Order$44,290 median in Massachusetts
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$48,430 median in Massachusetts
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$47,790 median in Massachusetts
- Bakers$38,130 median in Massachusetts
- Food Preparation Workers$38,900 median in Massachusetts
Cooks (Restaurant) pay in Massachusetts
How much do cooks (restaurant) make in Massachusetts?
The median is $45,600 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,540 and the top 10% earn over $58,590. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Massachusetts a good state for cooks (restaurant)?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 51 (+22% vs. the national median of $37,390). Living costs are not included.