SOC 35-3041 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant — Worcester
Worcester, MA · 5 metro areas compared
At $35,790, median pay for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant in Worcester, MA tracks the national median of $35,360 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $35,790, median pay for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant in Worcester, MA tracks the national median of $35,360 closely. Pay ranges from under $32,150 at the tenth percentile to more than $44,710 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $34,880 to $37,140.
Employment stands at 750, or 2.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Boston records the highest median at $37,330. Of the 481 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 471st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,150 | −9.1% |
| 25th | $34,880 | −1.4% |
| Median (50th) | $35,790 | +1.2% |
| 75th | $37,140 | +5.0% |
| 90th | $44,710 | +26.4% |
| Mean | $37,040 | +4.8% |
Other metro areas in Massachusetts
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston | $37,330 | 4,370 | |
| 2 | Barnstable Town | $37,070 | 140 | |
| 3 | Pittsfield | $35,020 | 90 | |
| 4 | Springfield | $34,970 | 340 | |
| 5 | Amherst Town | $34,830 | 150 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Worcester run 5.8% above the national average, so the median of $35,790 buys what $33,828 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 4.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$35,790as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$33,828US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $35,790 a year, 1.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $32,150 to $44,710 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 750 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Boston, at $37,330.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant in Worcester, MA?
The median annual wage is $35,790, or $17.21 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $35,360, so pay in Worcester, MA is 1.2% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Worcester, MA earns more than $44,710 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $32,150 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Boston, at $37,330 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 750 jobs in this occupation in Worcester, MA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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