Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Lewiston, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lewiston-Auburn, ME

Median annual salary $38,740 +14.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.63
10th percentile $29,430
90th percentile $82,380
Employed locally 420
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,430
    25th
    $33,100
    50th (median)
    $38,740
    75th
    $61,620
    90th
    $82,380

    Lewiston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,298 2023 • Census ACS
    Waiters and Waitresses salary vs area income 58% Median Waiters and Waitresses salary is 42% 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 Lewiston, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $33,550
    Food Preparation Workers $34,310
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $46,250
    Cooks, Restaurant $44,100
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $39,380
    Bartenders $38,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Lewiston, ME is $18.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Lewiston, ME is 14.8% 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 Lewiston?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $29,430 per year in Lewiston, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,100.