DOL Median (Boston, MA)
$31,990
vs National
+13.3%
National: $28,246BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$21,836
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$31,990
+13.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$28,246
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Cooks, Restaurant in Boston, MA earns $31,990 in nominal terms, which is 13.3% above the national average of $28,246. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $21,836 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Boston, MA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Gourmet China, Inc. | $36,005 | 2 |
| Peach Farm INC | $35,506 | 1 |
| GOLDWELL FANEUIL, INC | $32,240 | 2 |
| CHOKE DEE CORP | $32,000 | 3 |
| Vado Pazzo, Inc. DBA Bricco | $31,990 | 1 |
| Full Comp, Inc. | $31,990 | 1 |
| Massimino's Cucina Italiana, Inc. | $29,349 | 1 |
| GALLEON VENTURE | $27,115 | 5 |
| NEWPOINT USA, LLC | N/A | 2 |
| AOB Inc. | N/A | 2 |
| HOT POT BUFFET INC., | N/A | 1 |
| Via Veneto Restaurant Inc. | N/A | 1 |
| Squealing Pig | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Cooks, Restaurant make in Boston, MA?
The median Cooks, Restaurant salary in Boston, MA is $31,990 based on 9 DOL filings.
Is Boston, MA a good place to work as a Cooks, Restaurant?
A Cooks, Restaurant in Boston, MA earns 13.3% more than the national median of $28,246, or $21,836 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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