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Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria average salary by city in Massachusetts
- Barnstable$52,850
- Boston$49,740
- Pittsfield$47,660
- Worcester$46,920
- Amherst$45,590
- Springfield$45,070
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable | $52,850 | $49,720 | $47,070 | $42,322 | 98 |
| Boston | $49,740 | $48,530 | $45,970 | $39,979 | 108 |
| Pittsfield | $47,660 | $47,740 | $44,620 | $38,412 | 95 |
| Worcester | $46,920 | $46,780 | $44,210 | $37,854 | 103 |
| Amherst | $45,590 | $41,470 | $41,470 | $36,852 | 100 |
| Springfield | $45,070 | $46,440 | $39,430 | $36,460 | 96 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in other states
More about pay in Massachusetts
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 35-2012.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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