How much does a cook make in Maine?
$36,350a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Maine. That is $17.48 an hour or $3,029 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.48
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,350Median: $36,350Highest 10%: $44,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,350 | $15.07 | |
| 25th | $33,770 | $16.24 | |
| Median | $36,350 | $17.48 | |
| 75th | $37,910 | $18.23 | |
| 90th | $44,280 | $21.29 |
Cities in Maine
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, ME | $36,310 |
| Lewiston, ME | $35,470 |
| Bangor, ME | $34,560 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 7. Oregon | $37,880 |
| 8. Massachusetts | $37,870 |
| 9. Colorado | $36,900 |
| 10. Maine | $36,350 |
| 11. New York | $35,770 |
| 12. Rhode Island | $35,230 |
| 13. Connecticut | $34,980 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Maine?
The median hourly pay in Maine is $17.48 ($36,350 a year).
Do cooks make more in Maine than the national average?
Yes: $36,350 against $30,890 nationally, 18% more.
Where does Maine rank for cook pay?
Maine ranks 10 of 51 states.
Which city in Maine pays cooks the most?
Portland-South Portland, ME, with a median of $36,310 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.