Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Lewiston, ME

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

Median annual salary $39,380 +8% vs national
Median hourly $18.93
10th percentile $35,210
90th percentile $47,570
Employed locally 190
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,210
    25th
    $37,480
    50th (median)
    $39,380
    75th
    $46,070
    90th
    $47,570

    Lewiston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,298 2023 • Census ACS
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary vs area income 59% Median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary is 41% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $54,840
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $50,290
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $50,150
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $49,850
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $48,940
    Washington $48,260

    Nearby metros — Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $50,150
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $48,080
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $48,000
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $46,380
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $45,790
    Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $45,740

    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
    Bartenders $38,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria make per hour in Lewiston?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Lewiston, ME is $18.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.39 or more per hour.

    Is Lewiston above or below average for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salaries?

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Lewiston, ME is 8% above the national median of $36,450. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Lewiston?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $35,210 per year in Lewiston, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,480.