DOL Median (Massachusetts)
$27,362
vs National
+5.3%
National: $25,979BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$18,677
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$27,362
+5.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$25,979
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Cooks, Short Order in Massachusetts earns $27,362 in nominal terms, which is 5.3% above the national average of $25,979. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $18,677 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Massachusetts
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| SECOND CHANCE ENTERPRISES LLC | $34,174 | 2 |
| Riverside Cafe and Diner | $33,384 | 1 |
| TRATTORIA RUSTIC | $29,806 | 1 |
| JAE & JAE CORPORATION | $28,558 | 1 |
| FRATELLOS PIZZA INC | $26,166 | 1 |
| LAGADINOS INC. D/B/A DOUBLE T. DINER | $25,979 | 2 |
| ELLAS HOSPITALITY DBA TIDEWATER INN | $21,590 | 2 |
| KC PIZZA INCORPORATED | N/A | 3 |
| Classic Pizza | N/A | 1 |
| DOro Foods Inc. Co. DBA Doms Sausage | N/A | 1 |
| MIKETOM PIZZA COMPANY DOB PETES A PLACE | N/A | 1 |
| BENGAL M CORPORATION DBALEDO PIZZA | N/A | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Cooks, Short Order
UNION CITY, NE · $35,000GREAT NECK, NE · $34,549Peabody, MA · $34,174Newburyport, MA · $33,384Westfield, NE · $33,000Top-Paying Roles in Massachusetts
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers · $1,406,080Physicians, All Other · $301,600Orthodontists · $242,000Pediatricians, General · $210,000Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons · $208,000Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Cooks, Short Order make in Massachusetts?
The median Cooks, Short Order salary in Massachusetts is $27,362 based on 8 DOL filings.
Is Massachusetts a good place to work as a Cooks, Short Order?
A Cooks, Short Order in Massachusetts earns 5.3% more than the national median of $25,979, or $18,677 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.