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Busser Salary in Massachusetts (2026)
$17.01 per hour · take-home ≈ $28,839/year ($2,403/month) for a single filer
Busser pay range in Massachusetts
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $31,200 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $32,100 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $35,380 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $45,520 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $50,760 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 11,510 Busser jobs in Massachusetts (occupation code 35-9011, “Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Massachusetts
A median Busser salary of $35,380 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Massachusetts state income tax, a single filer keeps about $28,839 — an effective tax rate of 18.5%.
| Gross (median) | $35,380 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,066 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,707 |
| Massachusetts state income tax | −$1,769 |
| Take-home (annual) | $28,839 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,403 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Busser make in Massachusetts?
- The median Busser salary in Massachusetts is $35,380 per year ($17.01 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $32,100 and $45,520.
- What is the take-home pay for a Busser in Massachusetts?
- On the median salary of $35,380, a single filer in Massachusetts takes home about $28,839 per year ($2,403 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.5%.
- How many Busser jobs are there in Massachusetts?
- BLS counts 11,510 Busser jobs in Massachusetts in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Massachusetts state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Massachusetts.