Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Northeast Maine

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

Median annual salary $37,230 +2.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.90
10th percentile $32,080
90th percentile $45,090
Employed locally 320
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,080
    25th
    $36,200
    50th (median)
    $37,230
    75th
    $39,300
    90th
    $45,090

    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

    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, Fast Food$35,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Northeast Maine is $17.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Northeast Maine is 2.1% 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 Northeast Maine?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $32,080 per year in Northeast Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,200.