Cooks, Fast Food Salary in Northeast Maine

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

Median annual salary $35,970 +19.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.29
10th percentile $30,140
90th percentile $41,330
Employed locally 250
National median $30,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,140
    25th
    $30,140
    50th (median)
    $35,970
    75th
    $36,530
    90th
    $41,330

    Top-paying metros for Cooks, Fast Food

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $41,980
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $41,800
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $40,580
    Hawaii $40,300
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $39,260
    Napa, CA $39,210

    Related occupations in Northeast Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $31,620
    Waiters and Waitresses $43,140
    Food Preparation Workers $31,600
    Cooks, Restaurant $44,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $45,460
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $37,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cooks, Fast Food make per hour in Northeast Maine?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Fast Food in Northeast Maine is $17.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.41 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Maine above or below average for Cooks, Fast Food salaries?

    The median Cooks, Fast Food salary in Northeast Maine is 19.3% above the national median of $30,160. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Cooks, Fast Food in Northeast Maine?

    Entry-level Cooks, Fast Food (10th percentile) earn around $30,140 per year in Northeast Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,140.