Cooks (Short Order) Salary in Massachusetts
Cooks (Short Order) in Massachusetts earn a median of $44,290 a year, +23% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $44,290
- vs. U.S. median
- +23% ($35,880)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 4,760
Pay range in Massachusetts
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,550; the top 10% earn over $53,780. Nationally the range is $23,440 to $46,460.
States ranked near Massachusetts
Similar jobs in Massachusetts
- Cooks, Fast Food$37,870 median 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, Institution and Cafeteria$47,790 median in Massachusetts
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$35,850 median in Massachusetts
Cooks (Short Order) pay in Massachusetts
How much do cooks (short order) make in Massachusetts?
The median is $44,290 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,550 and the top 10% earn over $53,780. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Massachusetts a good state for cooks (short order)?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 49 (+23% vs. the national median of $35,880). Living costs are not included.