Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Southwest Maine

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

Median annual salary $38,110 +4.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.32
10th percentile $33,960
90th percentile $46,900
Employed locally 600
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,960
    25th
    $36,730
    50th (median)
    $38,110
    75th
    $44,500
    90th
    $46,900

    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 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 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria make per hour in Southwest Maine?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Southwest Maine is $18.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Southwest Maine is 4.6% 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 Southwest Maine?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $33,960 per year in Southwest Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,730.