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Waiters and Waitresses in Massachusetts earned a median of $38,460 a year ($18.49 an hour) in May 2025, 9% above the national median of $35,230; 54,670 were employed there, ranking #12 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $38,460 | $35,230 |
| Mean annual wage | $44,480 | $40,060 |
| Median hourly wage | $18.49 | $16.94 |
| 10th percentile | $31,790 | $18,100 |
| 25th percentile | $35,290 | $27,750 |
| 75th percentile | $45,700 | $47,110 |
| 90th percentile | $62,200 | $64,720 |
| Employment | 54,670 | 2,270,910 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 15.029 | — |
| Location quotient | 1.03 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.