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Cooks, Short Order average salary by city in Massachusetts
- Barnstable$44,010
- Amherst$41,970
- Boston$41,600
- Worcester$40,750
- Springfield$39,790
- Pittsfield$39,230
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable | $44,010 | $45,690 | $33,940 | $35,662 | 98 |
| Amherst | $41,970 | $43,790 | $37,000 | $34,124 | 100 |
| Boston | $41,600 | $39,600 | $33,400 | $33,846 | 108 |
| Worcester | $40,750 | $40,780 | $31,640 | $33,205 | 103 |
| Springfield | $39,790 | $39,200 | $31,640 | $32,482 | 96 |
| Pittsfield | $39,230 | $37,720 | $31,200 | $32,060 | 95 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 35-2015.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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