How much does a cook make in Maine?
$35,360a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Maine. That is $17.00 an hour or $2,947 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.00
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,150Median: $35,360Highest 10%: $41,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,150 | $15.46 | |
| 25th | $34,190 | $16.44 | |
| Median | $35,360 | $17.00 | |
| 75th | $37,680 | $18.12 | |
| 90th | $41,600 | $20.00 |
Cities in Maine
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, ME | $36,470 |
| Bangor, ME | $35,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 20. New Mexico | $37,150 |
| 21. Maryland | $36,800 |
| 22. New York | $35,550 |
| 23. Maine | $35,360 |
| 24. Oklahoma | $35,130 |
| 25. Michigan | $34,510 |
| 26. Florida | $34,240 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Maine?
The median hourly pay in Maine is $17.00 ($35,360 a year).
Do cooks make more in Maine than the national average?
No: $35,360 against $35,880 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Maine rank for cook pay?
Maine ranks 23 of 49 states.
Which city in Maine pays cooks the most?
Portland-South Portland, ME, with a median of $36,470 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.