Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Maine
Waiters and Waitresses in Maine earn a median of $43,370 a year, +23% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $43,370
- vs. U.S. median
- +23% ($35,230)
- Rank among states
- 11 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,090
Pay range in Maine
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,490; the top 10% earn over $82,930. Nationally the range is $18,100 to $64,720.
States ranked near Maine
Similar jobs in Maine
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$36,800 median in Maine
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$35,850 median in Maine
- Bartenders$48,920 median in Maine
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$34,710 median in Maine
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$37,680 median in Maine
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$38,560 median in Maine
Waiters and Waitresses pay in Maine
How much do waiters and waitresses make in Maine?
The median is $43,370 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,490 and the top 10% earn over $82,930. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Maine a good state for waiters and waitresses?
On pay alone it ranks 11 of 51 (+23% vs. the national median of $35,230). Living costs are not included.