Food Servers, Nonrestaurant Salary in Southwest Maine

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

Median annual salary $34,340 -0.3% vs national
Median hourly $16.51
10th percentile $30,850
90th percentile $42,960
Employed locally 120
National median $34,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,850
    25th
    $31,760
    50th (median)
    $34,340
    75th
    $38,340
    90th
    $42,960

    Top-paying metros for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $57,540
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $45,030
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,710
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,200
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $42,600
    Ithaca, NY $40,230

    Related occupations in Southwest Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$31,690
    Waiters and Waitresses$44,760
    Food Preparation Workers$34,780
    Cooks, Restaurant$43,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$46,560
    Bartenders$37,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Servers, Nonrestaurant make per hour in Southwest Maine?

    The median hourly wage for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant in Southwest Maine is $16.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.13 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Maine above or below average for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant salaries?

    The median Food Servers, Nonrestaurant salary in Southwest Maine is 0.3% below the national median of $34,460. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant in Southwest Maine?

    Entry-level Food Servers, Nonrestaurant (10th percentile) earn around $30,850 per year in Southwest Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,760.