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Food Prep Worker Salary in Massachusetts (2026)
$18.70 per hour · take-home ≈ $31,491/year ($2,624/month) for a single filer
Food Prep Worker pay range in Massachusetts
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $34,280 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $36,060 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $38,900 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $44,580 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $48,420 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 13,620 Food Prep Worker jobs in Massachusetts (occupation code 35-2021, “Food Preparation Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Massachusetts
A median Food Prep Worker salary of $38,900 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 $31,491 — an effective tax rate of 19.0%.
| Gross (median) | $38,900 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,488 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,976 |
| Massachusetts state income tax | −$1,945 |
| Take-home (annual) | $31,491 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,624 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Food Prep Worker make in Massachusetts?
- The median Food Prep Worker salary in Massachusetts is $38,900 per year ($18.70 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,060 and $44,580.
- What is the take-home pay for a Food Prep Worker in Massachusetts?
- On the median salary of $38,900, a single filer in Massachusetts takes home about $31,491 per year ($2,624 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.0%.
- How many Food Prep Worker jobs are there in Massachusetts?
- BLS counts 13,620 Food Prep Worker 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.