How much does a food preparation worker make in Bangor?
$34,970a year
Median yearly pay for food preparation workers in the Bangor, ME metro area. That is $16.81 an hour or $2,914 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.81
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 133 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,900Median: $34,970Highest 10%: $44,340
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,900 | $14.86 | |
| 25th | $33,600 | $16.15 | |
| Median | $34,970 | $16.81 | |
| 75th | $37,120 | $17.85 | |
| 90th | $44,340 | $21.32 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for food preparation workers.
| Portland, ME | $37,260 |
| Lewiston, ME | $35,630 |
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 |
| Cook | $34,560 |
| Dishwasher | $34,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food preparation worker make an hour in Bangor?
The median hourly pay in the Bangor, ME metro area is $16.81 ($34,970 a year).
Do food preparation workers make more in Bangor than the national average?
No: $34,970 against $35,320 nationally, 1% less.
How does Bangor compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $36,030, so Bangor pays 3% less.
Where does Bangor rank for food preparation worker pay?
133 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a food preparation worker make starting out in Bangor?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,900 or less a year; the top 10% make $44,340 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.