The median annual wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Massachusetts is $36,390 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $44,550.
Pay spans roughly $31,400 at the 10th percentile to $70,560 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.50 per hour. An estimated 50,160 people work as waiters and waitresses in Massachusetts.
| Median (annual) | $36,390 |
| Mean (annual) | $44,550 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.50 |
| 10th percentile | $31,400 |
| 90th percentile | $70,560 |
| Employment | 50,160 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.