Cooks, Restaurant Salary in Bangor, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bangor, ME

Median annual salary $38,620 +4.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.57
10th percentile $35,670
90th percentile $45,700
Employed locally 540
National median $36,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,670
    25th
    $37,190
    50th (median)
    $38,620
    75th
    $44,880
    90th
    $45,700

    Bangor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,248 2023 • Census ACS
    Cooks, Restaurant salary vs area income 61% Median Cooks, Restaurant salary is 39% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Cooks, Restaurant

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $48,320
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $46,970
    Portland-South Portland, ME $46,960
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $46,960
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $46,500
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $46,340

    Nearby metros — Cooks, Restaurant salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Portland-South Portland, ME $46,960
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $46,500
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $46,340
    Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area $44,370
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $44,100
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $44,000

    Related occupations in Bangor, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $32,220
    Waiters and Waitresses $38,630
    Food Preparation Workers $35,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $46,630
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $41,350
    Bartenders $43,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cooks, Restaurant make per hour in Bangor?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Restaurant in Bangor, ME is $18.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.28 or more per hour.

    Is Bangor above or below average for Cooks, Restaurant salaries?

    The median Cooks, Restaurant salary in Bangor, ME is 4.9% above the national median of $36,830. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Cooks, Restaurant in Bangor?

    Entry-level Cooks, Restaurant (10th percentile) earn around $35,670 per year in Bangor, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,190.