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Cooks (Restaurant) Salary in Maine

Cooks (Restaurant) in Maine earn a median of $45,290 a year, +21% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$45,290
vs. U.S. median
+21% ($37,390)
Rank among states
6 of 51
Jobs in the state
5,130

Pay range in Maine

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,040; the top 10% earn over $49,530. Nationally the range is $28,700 to $47,900.

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Cooks (Restaurant) pay in Maine

How much do cooks (restaurant) make in Maine?

The median is $45,290 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,040 and the top 10% earn over $49,530. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Maine a good state for cooks (restaurant)?

On pay alone it ranks 6 of 51 (+21% vs. the national median of $37,390). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses