Maine Wages 35-2014.00 - Cooks, Restaurant Bright Outlook  

In Maine:

  • Workers on average earn $45,290.
  • 10% of workers earn $38,040 or less.
  • 10% of workers earn $49,530 or more.

In the United States:

  • Workers on average earn $37,390.
  • 10% of workers earn $28,700 or less.
  • 10% of workers earn $47,900 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$28,700$34,010$37,390$44,620$47,900
Maine$38,040$39,800$45,290$47,720$49,530
Bangor, ME$37,430$38,170$40,760$45,200$46,350
Lewiston-Auburn, ME$38,420$39,680$44,510$46,500$48,490
Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area$36,970$39,030$44,870$45,690$48,910
Portland-South Portland, ME$38,570$42,450$46,560$48,660$54,830
Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area$37,340$38,770$44,850$45,700$47,700

In Maine:

  • Workers on average earn $21.78 per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $18.29 or less per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $23.81 or more per hour.

In the United States:

  • Workers on average earn $17.98 per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $13.80 or less per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $23.03 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$13.80$16.35$17.98$21.45$23.03
Maine$18.29$19.13$21.78$22.94$23.81
Bangor, ME$18.00$18.35$19.59$21.73$22.28
Lewiston-Auburn, ME$18.47$19.08$21.40$22.35$23.31
Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area$17.77$18.76$21.57$21.97$23.51
Portland-South Portland, ME$18.54$20.41$22.39$23.40$26.36
Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area$17.95$18.64$21.56$21.97$22.93