Cooks, Restaurant Salary in Northeast Maine

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

Median annual salary $44,370 +20.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.33
10th percentile $32,240
90th percentile $46,500
Employed locally 520
National median $36,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,240
    25th
    $37,600
    50th (median)
    $44,370
    75th
    $45,070
    90th
    $46,500

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $31,620
    Waiters and Waitresses $43,140
    Food Preparation Workers $31,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $45,460
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $37,230
    Cooks, Fast Food $35,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cooks, Restaurant make per hour in Northeast Maine?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Restaurant in Northeast Maine is $21.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.51 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Maine above or below average for Cooks, Restaurant salaries?

    The median Cooks, Restaurant salary in Northeast Maine is 20.5% 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 Northeast Maine?

    Entry-level Cooks, Restaurant (10th percentile) earn around $32,240 per year in Northeast Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,600.