Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Southwest Maine

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $50,060 -17.9% vs national
Median hourly $24.07
10th percentile $40,840
90th percentile $74,120
Employed locally 230
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,840
    25th
    $48,460
    50th (median)
    $50,060
    75th
    $60,460
    90th
    $74,120

    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

    Related occupations in Southwest Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $31,690
    Waiters and Waitresses $44,760
    Food Preparation Workers $34,780
    Cooks, Restaurant $43,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $46,560
    Bartenders $37,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Southwest Maine is $24.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Southwest Maine is 17.9% 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 Southwest Maine?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $40,840 per year in Southwest Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,460.