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Put up to three jobs side by side. Pay and jobs are for Greater Boston, growth is for Massachusetts, and entry requirements are typical for the U.S.

Side-by-side comparison of First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria
Measure
Median pay, Greater Boston$47,090$48,530Higher
Hourly median$22.64/hr$23.33/hr
Middle half of workers earn$39,940 – $61,050$45,970 – $54,910
Jobs in Greater Boston16,410Higher5,310
Massachusetts change 2024–34+5.7%Higher+4.7%
Massachusetts openings a year3,590Higher1,160
Typical U.S. entry educationHigh school diploma or equivalentNo formal educational credential
Related work experienceLess than 5 yearsNone
On-the-job trainingNoneShort-term on-the-job training
AI exposure42Moderate27LowerLower
Observed AI use todaySomeLittle or none
Programs near Boston5More3

Tags mark the higher pay, jobs, growth and openings, the lower AI exposure, and the most programs. Education, experience and training are not ranked.

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