Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Maine
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 5 metro areas • Maine
Waiters and Waitresses in Maine earn a median salary of $42,056 per year on average across 5 metro and nonmetro areas, +24.6% vs the national median of $33,760. An estimated 8,530 waiters and waitresses are employed across Maine, with salaries ranging from $38,630 to $45,010 depending on location.
$42,056
Avg median salary in Maine
$45,010
Highest paying metro
$38,630
Lowest paying metro
8,530
Employed in Maine
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Waiters and Waitresses salaries by city in Maine
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, ME | $45,010 | $33,390 | $66,780 | 4,780 |
| Southwest Maine | $44,760 | $32,920 | $61,180 | 1,660 |
| Northeast Maine | $43,140 | $32,390 | $61,110 | 850 |
| Lewiston, ME | $38,740 | $33,100 | $61,620 | 420 |
| Bangor, ME | $38,630 | $31,010 | $62,000 | 820 |