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Waiters and Waitresses average salary by city in Massachusetts
- Barnstable$45,760
- Boston$45,340
- Amherst$42,760
- Pittsfield$42,750
- Worcester$42,310
- Springfield$41,130
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable | $45,760 | $38,380 | $35,000 | $36,980 | 98 |
| Boston | $45,340 | $39,270 | $35,880 | $36,664 | 108 |
| Amherst | $42,760 | $36,650 | $33,880 | $34,720 | 100 |
| Pittsfield | $42,750 | $35,950 | $33,040 | $34,712 | 95 |
| Worcester | $42,310 | $36,840 | $33,900 | $34,381 | 103 |
| Springfield | $41,130 | $36,170 | $31,220 | $33,491 | 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 35-3031.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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