Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Maine
Ranked #36 of 51 · ME
7.7% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $61,540 ≈ $30/hr
Median annual salary $57,010
Employment 1,250
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $48,430P25 $55,070 Median $57,010P75 $63,060P90 $81,120
About 80% of chefs and head cookss in Maine earn between $48,430 and $81,120. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean chefs and head cooks salary in Maine is $61,540, about 7.7% below the U.S. average ($66,700). That works out to roughly $30/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Maine
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-South Portland, ME | $57,380 | $61,950 | 780 |
| Lewiston-Auburn, ME | $56,440 | $62,390 | 60 |
| Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area | $55,900 | $61,540 | 100 |
| Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area | $55,900 | $61,290 | 200 |
| Bangor, ME | $54,990 | $58,790 | 120 |