Maine Wages 35-1011.00 - Chefs and Head Cooks Bright Outlook  

In Maine:

  • Workers on average earn $57,010.
  • 10% of workers earn $48,430 or less.
  • 10% of workers earn $81,120 or more.

In the United States:

  • Workers on average earn $62,470.
  • 10% of workers earn $37,900 or less.
  • 10% of workers earn $98,560 or more.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025 wage data external site.

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LocationAnnual Low (10%)Annual QL (25%)Annual Median (50%)Annual QU (75%)Annual High (90%)
United States$37,900$48,440$62,470$78,750$98,560
Maine$48,430$55,070$57,010$63,060$81,120
Bangor, ME$48,190$50,270$54,990$60,780$78,350
Lewiston-Auburn, ME$49,470$51,770$56,440$65,820$85,730
Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area$49,280$50,830$55,900$73,980$83,540
Portland-South Portland, ME$51,520$55,900$57,380$62,720$80,910
Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area$44,850$50,750$55,900$73,790$84,330

In Maine:

  • Workers on average earn $27.41 per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $23.28 or less per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $39.00 or more per hour.

In the United States:

  • Workers on average earn $30.03 per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $18.22 or less per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $47.39 or more per hour.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025 wage data external site.

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LocationHourly Low (10%)Hourly QL (25%)Hourly Median (50%)Hourly QU (75%)Hourly High (90%)
United States$18.22$23.29$30.03$37.86$47.39
Maine$23.28$26.48$27.41$30.32$39.00
Bangor, ME$23.17$24.17$26.44$29.22$37.67
Lewiston-Auburn, ME$23.78$24.89$27.13$31.64$41.22
Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area$23.69$24.44$26.88$35.57$40.16
Portland-South Portland, ME$24.77$26.87$27.59$30.15$38.90
Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area$21.56$24.40$26.87$35.47$40.54