How much does a cook make in Bangor?
$34,560a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in the Bangor, ME metro area. That is $16.62 an hour or $2,880 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.62
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 69 of 308
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,320Median: $34,560Highest 10%: $37,950
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,320 | $15.06 | |
| 25th | $33,280 | $16.00 | |
| Median | $34,560 | $16.62 | |
| 75th | $37,330 | $17.95 | |
| 90th | $37,950 | $18.25 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for cooks.
| Portland, ME | $36,310 |
| Lewiston, ME | $35,470 |
Related jobs in Bangor
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $54,990 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $46,130 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $45,610 |
| Bartender | $43,880 |
| Cook | $42,700 |
| Cook | $40,760 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $37,670 |
| Cook | $35,400 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $34,970 |
| Dishwasher | $34,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Bangor?
The median hourly pay in the Bangor, ME metro area is $16.62 ($34,560 a year).
Do cooks make more in Bangor than the national average?
Yes: $34,560 against $30,890 nationally, 12% more.
How does Bangor compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $36,350, so Bangor pays 5% less.
Where does Bangor rank for cook pay?
69 of 308 metro areas with data.
How much does a cook make starting out in Bangor?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,320 or less a year; the top 10% make $37,950 or more.
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.