Cooks, Restaurant Salary in Southwest Maine

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

Median annual salary $43,740 +18.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.03
10th percentile $36,530
90th percentile $48,890
Employed locally 1,010
National median $36,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,530
    25th
    $37,590
    50th (median)
    $43,740
    75th
    $44,940
    90th
    $48,890

    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 Southwest Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $31,690
    Waiters and Waitresses $44,760
    Food Preparation Workers $34,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $46,560
    Bartenders $37,710
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $38,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Restaurant in Southwest Maine is $21.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.93 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Restaurant salary in Southwest Maine is 18.8% 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 Southwest Maine?

    Entry-level Cooks, Restaurant (10th percentile) earn around $36,530 per year in Southwest Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,590.