Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Massachusetts
Waiters and Waitresses in Massachusetts earn a median of $38,460 a year, +9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $38,460
- vs. U.S. median
- +9% ($35,230)
- Rank among states
- 12 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 54,670
Pay range in Massachusetts
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,790; the top 10% earn over $62,200. Nationally the range is $18,100 to $64,720.
States ranked near Massachusetts
Similar jobs in Massachusetts
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$34,960 median in Massachusetts
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$33,940 median in Massachusetts
- Bartenders$37,440 median in Massachusetts
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$35,850 median in Massachusetts
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$36,750 median in Massachusetts
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$35,380 median in Massachusetts
Waiters and Waitresses pay in Massachusetts
How much do waiters and waitresses make in Massachusetts?
The median is $38,460 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,790 and the top 10% earn over $62,200. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Massachusetts a good state for waiters and waitresses?
On pay alone it ranks 12 of 51 (+9% vs. the national median of $35,230). Living costs are not included.