Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Maine
Ranked #15 of 51 · ME
12.1% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $43,520 ≈ $21/hr
Median annual salary $43,490
Employment 1,790
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $36,060P25 $38,130 Median $43,490P75 $47,520P90 $50,700
About 80% of cooks, institution and cafeterias in Maine earn between $36,060 and $50,700. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean cooks, institution and cafeteria salary in Maine is $43,520, about 12.1% above the U.S. average ($38,810). That works out to roughly $21/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Maine
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-South Portland, ME | $47,000 | $45,710 | 600 |
| Lewiston-Auburn, ME | $43,730 | $43,080 | 150 |
| Bangor, ME | $42,700 | $43,360 | 280 |
| Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area | $41,930 | $42,660 | 480 |
| Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area | $38,520 | $40,770 | 270 |