The median annual wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Massachusetts is $46,280 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $47,100.
Pay spans roughly $37,950 at the 10th percentile to $58,650 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $22.25 per hour. An estimated 7,510 people work as cooks, institution and cafeteria in Massachusetts.
| Median (annual) | $46,280 |
| Mean (annual) | $47,100 |
| Median (hourly) | $22.25 |
| 10th percentile | $37,950 |
| 90th percentile | $58,650 |
| Employment | 7,510 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.