Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Bangor, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bangor, ME

Median annual salary $38,630 +14.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.57
10th percentile $29,430
90th percentile $89,660
Employed locally 820
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,430
    25th
    $31,010
    50th (median)
    $38,630
    75th
    $62,000
    90th
    $89,660

    Bangor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,248 2023 • Census ACS
    Waiters and Waitresses salary vs area income 61% Median Waiters and Waitresses salary is 39% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Waiters and Waitresses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $71,920
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $66,350
    Vermont $60,910
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $60,840
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $53,460
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $48,760

    Nearby metros — Waiters and Waitresses salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $60,840
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $53,460
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $48,480
    Utica-Rome, NY $47,380
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $47,080
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $46,320

    Related occupations in Bangor, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $32,220
    Food Preparation Workers $35,370
    Cooks, Restaurant $38,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $46,630
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $41,350
    Bartenders $43,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in Bangor?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Bangor, ME is $18.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.84 or more per hour.

    Is Bangor above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Bangor, ME is 14.4% above the national median of $33,760. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Waiters and Waitresses in Bangor?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $29,430 per year in Bangor, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,010.