Food Servers Salary in Massachusetts
Food Servers in Massachusetts earn a median of $36,750 a year, +4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $36,750
- vs. U.S. median
- +4% ($35,360)
- Rank among states
- 11 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,830
Pay range in Massachusetts
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,990; the top 10% earn over $47,630. Nationally the range is $28,030 to $46,120.
States ranked near Massachusetts
Similar jobs in Massachusetts
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$35,850 median in Massachusetts
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$47,790 median in Massachusetts
- Waiters and Waitresses$38,460 median in Massachusetts
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$35,380 median in Massachusetts
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$38,950 median in Massachusetts
- Cooks, Fast Food$37,870 median in Massachusetts
Food Servers pay in Massachusetts
How much do food servers make in Massachusetts?
The median is $36,750 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,990 and the top 10% earn over $47,630. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Massachusetts a good state for food servers?
On pay alone it ranks 11 of 51 (+4% vs. the national median of $35,360). Living costs are not included.