How much does a food server make in Maine?
$37,680a year
Median yearly pay for food servers in Maine. That is $18.12 an hour or $3,140 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.12
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,570Median: $37,680Highest 10%: $45,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,570 | $15.18 | |
| 25th | $34,710 | $16.69 | |
| Median | $37,680 | $18.12 | |
| 75th | $41,310 | $19.86 | |
| 90th | $45,000 | $21.63 |
Cities in Maine
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lewiston, ME | $38,140 |
| Portland, ME | $37,200 |
| Bangor, ME | $34,560 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food servers.
| 5. Alaska | $38,090 |
| 6. District of Columbia | $37,920 |
| 7. Hawaii | $37,920 |
| 8. Maine | $37,680 |
| 9. Vermont | $37,540 |
| 10. North Dakota | $36,910 |
| 11. Massachusetts | $36,750 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food server make an hour in Maine?
The median hourly pay in Maine is $18.12 ($37,680 a year).
Do food servers make more in Maine than the national average?
Yes: $37,680 against $35,360 nationally, 7% more.
Where does Maine rank for food server pay?
Maine ranks 8 of 51 states.
Which city in Maine pays food servers the most?
Lewiston-Auburn, ME, with a median of $38,140 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.