Cooks, Short Order Salary in Northeast Maine

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

Median annual salary $33,870 -4.9% vs national
Median hourly $16.28
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $38,080
Employed locally 190
National median $35,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $31,950
    50th (median)
    $33,870
    75th
    $37,500
    90th
    $38,080

    Top-paying metros for Cooks, Short Order

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $48,970
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $48,700
    Barnstable Town, MA $46,830
    Arizona $46,240
    Washington $46,010
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $46,010

    Related occupations in Northeast Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $31,620
    Waiters and Waitresses $43,140
    Food Preparation Workers $31,600
    Cooks, Restaurant $44,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $45,460
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $37,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Short Order in Northeast Maine is $16.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.91 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Short Order salary in Northeast Maine is 4.9% below the national median of $35,620. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Cooks, Short Order in Northeast Maine?

    Entry-level Cooks, Short Order (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Northeast Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,950.