Cooks, Restaurant Salary in Maine
Ranked #5 of 51 · ME
16.8% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $45,240 ≈ $22/hr
Median annual salary $45,290
Employment 5,130
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $38,040P25 $39,800 Median $45,290P75 $47,720P90 $49,530
About 80% of cooks, restaurants in Maine earn between $38,040 and $49,530. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean cooks, restaurant salary in Maine is $45,240, about 16.8% above the U.S. average ($38,730). That works out to roughly $22/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Maine
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-South Portland, ME | $46,560 | $46,670 | 2,730 |
| Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area | $44,870 | $44,050 | 540 |
| Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area | $44,850 | $43,880 | 1,090 |
| Lewiston-Auburn, ME | $44,510 | $44,460 | 250 |
| Bangor, ME | $40,760 | $42,210 | 510 |