How much does a cook make in Maine?
$45,290a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Maine. That is $21.77 an hour or $3,774 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.77
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,040Median: $45,290Highest 10%: $49,530
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,040 | $18.29 | |
| 25th | $39,800 | $19.13 | |
| Median | $45,290 | $21.77 | |
| 75th | $47,720 | $22.94 | |
| 90th | $49,530 | $23.81 |
Cities in Maine
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, ME | $46,560 |
| Lewiston, ME | $44,510 |
| Bangor, ME | $40,760 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 3. Massachusetts | $45,600 |
| 4. Hawaii | $45,420 |
| 5. Vermont | $45,390 |
| 6. Maine | $45,290 |
| 7. California | $44,880 |
| 8. New York | $43,680 |
| 9. Oregon | $43,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Maine?
The median hourly pay in Maine is $21.77 ($45,290 a year).
Do cooks make more in Maine than the national average?
Yes: $45,290 against $37,390 nationally, 21% more.
Where does Maine rank for cook pay?
Maine ranks 6 of 51 states.
Which city in Maine pays cooks the most?
Portland-South Portland, ME, with a median of $46,560 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.