Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Southwest Maine

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

Median annual salary $44,760 +32.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.52
10th percentile $29,430
90th percentile $89,530
Employed locally 1,660
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,430
    25th
    $32,920
    50th (median)
    $44,760
    75th
    $61,180
    90th
    $89,530

    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

    Related occupations in Southwest Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $31,690
    Food Preparation Workers $34,780
    Cooks, Restaurant $43,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $46,560
    Bartenders $37,710
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $38,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in Southwest Maine?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Southwest Maine is $21.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.94 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Maine above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Southwest Maine is 32.6% 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 Southwest Maine?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $29,430 per year in Southwest Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,920.