DOL Median (Massachusetts)
$27,539
vs National
+37.7%
National: $20,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$18,798
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$27,539
+37.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$20,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Waiters and Waitresses in Massachusetts earns $27,539 in nominal terms, which is 37.7% above the national average of $20,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $18,798 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Candleberry Inn Brewster, LLC | $35,318 | 1 |
| Sunny PS Inc DBA Thai Tanium | $31,200 | 2 |
| KKaties Hyannis Inc. dba KKaties Burger Bar | $31,200 | 2 |
| THE THAI KITCHEN | $30,160 | 1 |
| THAI AT LAUREL | $30,098 | 4 |
| Deewandeekern Inc | $29,120 | 2 |
| luckdee LLC DBA Sisters Thai | $29,120 | 2 |
| Paramveer Corporation | $28,538 | 1 |
| Berto Al Inc | $27,539 | 1 |
| Brazilian Grill | $27,113 | 4 |
| JJNPP INC | $26,000 | 2 |
| Ruan Thai Restaurant Inc | $22,000 | 1 |
| ACJ Restaurant | $21,352 | 2 |
| Sunny & PS Inc DBA Thai Tanium | $21,000 | 1 |
| Prasobsuk Inc. | $20,017 | 7 |
| Siriwan Thai Restaurant | $19,240 | 1 |
| Aquatic Thai, Inc. | $16,827 | 5 |
| XZH II Inc | N/A | 1 |
| BOSTON KAJU, INC. | N/A | 1 |
| KF Global Inc | N/A | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Waiters and Waitresses
San Francisco, CA · $125,000SUNNYSIDE, NE · $42,702BROOKLYN, NE · $40,000Brookfield, IL · $36,234Greenwood Village, CO · $36,000Top-Paying Roles in Massachusetts
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How much does a Waiters and Waitresses make in Massachusetts?
The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Massachusetts is $27,539 based on 23 DOL filings.
Is Massachusetts a good place to work as a Waiters and Waitresses?
A Waiters and Waitresses in Massachusetts earns 37.7% more than the national median of $20,000, or $18,798 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.