Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Lewiston, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lewiston-Auburn, ME

Median annual salary $57,840 -5.2% vs national
Median hourly $27.81
10th percentile $47,680
90th percentile $77,960
Employed locally 70
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,680
    25th
    $50,870
    50th (median)
    $57,840
    75th
    $61,950
    90th
    $77,960

    Lewiston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,298 2023 • Census ACS
    Chefs and Head Cooks salary vs area income 86% Median Chefs and Head Cooks salary is 14% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Chefs and Head Cooks

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $87,410
    Morgantown, WV $87,280
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $85,370
    Terre Haute, IN $83,880
    East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $81,720
    Hawaii $81,200

    Nearby metros — Chefs and Head Cooks salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $85,370
    East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $81,720
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $78,930
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $73,620
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $69,570
    Northeastern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $68,110

    Related occupations in Lewiston, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$33,550
    Waiters and Waitresses$38,740
    Food Preparation Workers$34,310
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$46,250
    Cooks, Restaurant$44,100
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$39,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chefs and Head Cooks make per hour in Lewiston?

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Lewiston, ME is $27.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.22 or more per hour.

    Is Lewiston above or below average for Chefs and Head Cooks salaries?

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Lewiston, ME is 5.2% below the national median of $60,990. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Chefs and Head Cooks in Lewiston?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $47,680 per year in Lewiston, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,870.