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Fast Food and Counter Workers average salary by city in Massachusetts
- Barnstable$36,640
- Boston$36,230
- Amherst$35,130
- Worcester$35,020
- Pittsfield$34,900
- Springfield$34,130
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable | $36,640 | $36,100 | $35,030 | $30,108 | 98 |
| Boston | $36,230 | $36,290 | $34,210 | $29,799 | 108 |
| Amherst | $35,130 | $34,350 | $33,540 | $28,970 | 100 |
| Worcester | $35,020 | $34,610 | $33,440 | $28,888 | 103 |
| Pittsfield | $34,900 | $34,680 | $32,760 | $28,797 | 95 |
| Springfield | $34,130 | $34,130 | $31,200 | $28,217 | 96 |
*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 35-3023.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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