Food Preparation Workers Salary in Maine

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 5 metro areas • Maine

Food Preparation Workers in Maine earn a median salary of $34,608 per year on average across 5 metro and nonmetro areas, +1.1% vs the national median of $34,220. An estimated 5,510 food preparation workers are employed across Maine, with salaries ranging from $31,600 to $36,980 depending on location.

$34,608 Avg median salary in Maine
$36,980 Highest paying metro
$31,600 Lowest paying metro
5,510 Employed in Maine

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      Food Preparation Workers salaries by city in Maine

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Portland, ME $36,980 $33,660 $39,810 2,420
      Bangor, ME $35,370 $31,070 $37,570 590
      Southwest Maine $34,780 $31,030 $37,940 1,360
      Lewiston, ME $34,310 $31,050 $37,240 400
      Northeast Maine $31,600 $30,530 $36,380 740

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