Cooks (Institution and Cafeteria) Salary in Maine
Cooks (Institution and Cafeteria) in Maine earn a median of $43,490 a year, +16% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $43,490
- vs. U.S. median
- +16% ($37,450)
- Rank among states
- 15 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,790
Pay range in Maine
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,060; the top 10% earn over $50,700. Nationally the range is $28,480 to $49,670.
States ranked near Maine
Similar jobs in Maine
Cooks (Institution and Cafeteria) pay in Maine
How much do cooks (institution and cafeteria) make in Maine?
The median is $43,490 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,060 and the top 10% earn over $50,700. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Maine a good state for cooks (institution and cafeteria)?
On pay alone it ranks 15 of 51 (+16% vs. the national median of $37,450). Living costs are not included.