Cooks, Restaurant Salary in Maine
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 5 metro areas • Maine
Cooks, Restaurant in Maine earn a median salary of $43,558 per year on average across 5 metro and nonmetro areas, +18.3% vs the national median of $36,830. An estimated 4,920 cooks, restaurant are employed across Maine, with salaries ranging from $38,620 to $46,960 depending on location.
$43,558
Avg median salary in Maine
$46,960
Highest paying metro
$38,620
Lowest paying metro
4,920
Employed in Maine
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Cooks, Restaurant salaries by city in Maine
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, ME | $46,960 | $39,730 | $48,330 | 2,590 |
| Northeast Maine | $44,370 | $37,600 | $45,070 | 520 |
| Lewiston, ME | $44,100 | $38,050 | $45,690 | 260 |
| Southwest Maine | $43,740 | $37,590 | $44,940 | 1,010 |
| Bangor, ME | $38,620 | $37,190 | $44,880 | 540 |