Fast Food Worker Salary in Boston, MA
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The median fast food worker in the Boston area earns $36,290 a year ($17.45 an hour), 16% above the U.S. median ($31,200) and 1% above the Massachusetts median ($35,850). Half of the 60,130 fast food workers there earn between $34,210 and $37,260.
Median $36,290
10th: $31,52090th: $39,440
| Annual pay | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $31,520 | $31,290 | $22,840 |
| 25th percentile | $34,210 | $33,770 | $27,700 |
| Median | $36,290 | $35,850 | $31,200 |
| 75th percentile | $37,260 | $36,980 | $36,070 |
| 90th percentile | $39,440 | $38,700 | $42,650 |
| Average | $36,230 | $35,880 | $32,150 |
| Jobs | 60,130 | 85,810 | 3,854,050 |
Boston, MA ranks 9th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for fast food worker pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($44,570).
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Check my payFast food worker pay in other cities
- San Jose, CA: $44,570
- San Francisco, CA: $43,870
- Sacramento, CA: $42,860
- Riverside, CA: $42,280
- San Diego, CA: $42,190
- Los Angeles, CA: $42,110
- Seattle, WA: $39,150
- Denver, CO: $37,070
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Similar jobs in Boston, MA
- Waiter: $39,270
- Bartender: $37,760
- Restaurant Cook: $45,830
- Food Service Supervisor: $47,090
- Food Preparation Worker: $39,660
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.