Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Massachusetts
Ranked #4 of 51 · MA
25.6% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $48,750 ≈ $23/hr
Median annual salary $47,790
Employment 7,430
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $39,250P25 $45,080 Median $47,790P75 $51,650P90 $58,090
About 80% of cooks, institution and cafeterias in Massachusetts earn between $39,250 and $58,090. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean cooks, institution and cafeteria salary in Massachusetts is $48,750, about 25.6% above the U.S. average ($38,810). That works out to roughly $23/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Massachusetts
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable Town, MA | $49,720 | $52,850 | 170 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $48,530 | $49,740 | 5,310 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $47,740 | $47,660 | 170 |
| Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area | $47,410 | $48,880 | 120 |
| Worcester, MA | $46,780 | $46,920 | 690 |
| Springfield, MA | $46,440 | $45,070 | 450 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton, MA | $41,470 | $45,590 | 520 |