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Massachusetts Minimum Wage
As listed by the U.S. Department of Labor on 07/01/2026.
- Basic minimum wage
- $15.00/hr
- State law
- Yearly at 40 hours a week
- $31,200
- 52 weeks
- Massachusetts median wage
- $30.57/hr
- BLS, May 2025
- Minimum as share of median
- 49%
Basic minimum rates
Hourly rate and who it applies to
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| Applies to | Hourly rate |
|---|---|
| Covered employers | $15.00 |
Lowest paying jobs in Massachusetts
Median hourly wage, occupations with at least 100 jobs
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| Occupation | Employment | Median wage | Mean wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | 2,270 | $33,940 | $35,430 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | 15,330 | $34,200 | $36,190 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | 5,460 | $34,440 | $35,690 |
| Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other | 140 | $16.61 an hour | $18.49 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | 13,540 | $34,960 | $35,420 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | 11,510 | $35,380 | $39,220 |
| Manicurists and Pedicurists | 4,660 | $35,470 | $38,750 |
| Cashiers | 58,880 | $35,520 | $36,860 |
| Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants | 1,850 | $35,680 | $39,110 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 85,810 | $35,850 | $35,880 |
| School Bus Monitors | 2,300 | $36,020 | $37,340 |
| Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials | 470 | $36,410 | $37,280 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the minimum wage in Massachusetts?
- The basic minimum wage in Massachusetts is $15.00 an hour.
- How much is the Massachusetts minimum wage per year?
- At $15.00 an hour, 40 hours a week for 52 weeks comes to $31,200 before taxes.