Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Massachusetts
Ranked #15 of 51 · MA
11% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $44,480 ≈ $21/hr
Median annual salary $38,460
Employment 54,670
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $31,790P25 $35,290 Median $38,460P75 $45,700P90 $62,200
About 80% of waiters and waitressess in Massachusetts earn between $31,790 and $62,200. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean waiters and waitresses salary in Massachusetts is $44,480, about 11% above the U.S. average ($40,060). That works out to roughly $21/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Massachusetts
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $39,270 | $45,340 | 41,570 |
| Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area | $38,700 | $45,340 | 840 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $38,380 | $45,760 | 2,970 |
| Worcester, MA | $36,840 | $42,310 | 4,610 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton, MA | $36,650 | $42,760 | 980 |
| Springfield, MA | $36,170 | $41,130 | 2,670 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $35,950 | $42,750 | 1,150 |