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Cooks, Fast Food Salary in Massachusetts
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Cooks, Fast Food make in Massachusetts?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$37,870
Median Annual Salary
▲
+2.1% vs 2024
$40,080
Mean Salary
$37,870
Median Salary
$18.21
Hourly Rate
Cooks, Fast Food salary by percentile in Massachusetts
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Cooks, Fast Food in Massachusetts earn a median salary of $37,870 per year ($3,155/month).
This is 19.2% above the national average of $31,757.
Massachusetts ranks #8 out of 51 states for Cooks, Fast Food pay.
Salaries increased by 2.1% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Cooks, Fast Food
Prepare and cook food in a fast food restaurant with a limited menu. Duties of these cooks are limited to preparation of a few basic items and normally involve operating large-volume single-purpose cooking equipment.
Top Skills
Active Listening
3.0
Service Orientation
3.0
Speaking
2.75
Social Perceptiveness
2.75
Coordination
2.75
Key Knowledge Areas
Administration and Management
3.34
Transportation
3.26
Communications and Media
3.2
Customer and Personal Service
3.13
Public Safety and Security
3.13
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(58.0% of workers)
Salaries for Cooks, Fast Food in Massachusetts range from $35,590 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $48,140 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $36,400 and $41,600.
Median $37,870
P10: $35,590P25: $36,400P75: $41,600P90: $48,140
10th
$35,590
25th
$36,400
Median
$37,870
75th
$41,600
90th
$48,140
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$35,590
$17.11
$2,965
25th Percentile
$36,400
$17.50
$3,033
Median (50th)
$37,870
$18.21
$3,155
75th Percentile
$41,600
$20.00
$3,466
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$48,140
$23.14
$4,011
Note: The mean (average) salary of $40,080 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Cooks, Fast Food make in Massachusetts?
The median annual salary for Cooks, Fast Food in Massachusetts is $37,870 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $40,080.
What is the salary range for a Cooks, Fast Food in Massachusetts?
Salaries for Cooks, Fast Food in Massachusetts range from $35,590 at the 10th percentile to $48,140 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $36,400 and $41,600.
What is the starting salary for a Cooks, Fast Food in Massachusetts?
Entry-level Cooks, Fast Food positions in Massachusetts typically start around $35,590 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $36,400 (25th percentile).
What is the hourly rate for a Cooks, Fast Food in Massachusetts?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Cooks, Fast Food in Massachusetts is approximately $18.21 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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