Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Maine

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 5 metro areas • Maine

Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Maine earn a median salary of $40,010 per year on average across 5 metro and nonmetro areas, +9.8% vs the national median of $36,450. An estimated 2,120 cooks, institution and cafeteria are employed across Maine, with salaries ranging from $37,230 to $43,980 depending on location.

$40,010 Avg median salary in Maine
$43,980 Highest paying metro
$37,230 Lowest paying metro
2,120 Employed in Maine

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      Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salaries by city in Maine

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Portland, ME $43,980 $38,970 $46,850 680
      Bangor, ME $41,350 $38,170 $47,380 330
      Lewiston, ME $39,380 $37,480 $46,070 190
      Southwest Maine $38,110 $36,730 $44,500 600
      Northeast Maine $37,230 $36,200 $39,300 320

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