Food Preparation Workers Salary in Northeast Maine

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

Median annual salary $31,600 -7.7% vs national
Median hourly $15.19
10th percentile $29,430
90th percentile $40,070
Employed locally 740
National median $34,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,430
    25th
    $30,530
    50th (median)
    $31,600
    75th
    $36,380
    90th
    $40,070

    Top-paying metros for Food Preparation Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,120
    Napa, CA $43,260
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $42,830
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $41,980
    Boulder, CO $41,490
    Greeley, CO $41,340

    Related occupations in Northeast Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $31,620
    Waiters and Waitresses $43,140
    Cooks, Restaurant $44,370
    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 Food Preparation Workers make per hour in Northeast Maine?

    The median hourly wage for Food Preparation Workers in Northeast Maine is $15.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.65 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Maine above or below average for Food Preparation Workers salaries?

    The median Food Preparation Workers salary in Northeast Maine is 7.7% below the national median of $34,220. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Food Preparation Workers in Northeast Maine?

    Entry-level Food Preparation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $29,430 per year in Northeast Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,530.