Food Preparation Workers Salary in Maine
Ranked #14 of 51 · ME
6.2% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $37,470 ≈ $18/hr
Median annual salary $36,030
Employment 4,560
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $31,150P25 $33,760 Median $36,030P75 $39,060P90 $46,400
About 80% of food preparation workerss in Maine earn between $31,150 and $46,400. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean food preparation workers salary in Maine is $37,470, about 6.2% above the U.S. average ($35,290). That works out to roughly $18/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Maine
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-South Portland, ME | $37,260 | $39,110 | 1,900 |
| Lewiston-Auburn, ME | $35,630 | $36,270 | 340 |
| Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area | $35,020 | $36,190 | 600 |
| Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area | $35,020 | $36,400 | 1,260 |
| Bangor, ME | $34,970 | $36,230 | 450 |