Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Massachusetts
Ranked #7 of 51 · MA
10.1% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $73,420 ≈ $35/hr
Median annual salary $69,540
Employment 6,000
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $47,460P25 $54,120 Median $69,540P75 $83,050P90 $99,270
About 80% of chefs and head cookss in Massachusetts earn between $47,460 and $99,270. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean chefs and head cooks salary in Massachusetts is $73,420, about 10.1% above the U.S. average ($66,700). That works out to roughly $35/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Massachusetts
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $72,470 | $75,450 | 4,430 |
| Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area | $69,310 | $76,990 | 100 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $67,700 | $73,060 | 260 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton, MA | $66,450 | $68,620 | 150 |
| Worcester, MA | $64,620 | $67,080 | 560 |
| Springfield, MA | $64,000 | $65,500 | 300 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $61,580 | $63,620 | 180 |