How much does a waiter and waitress make in Bangor?
$45,610a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in the Bangor, ME metro area. That is $21.93 an hour or $3,801 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.93
- Vs. national median
- +29%
- Rank among cities
- 39 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 900
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,470Median: $45,610Highest 10%: $91,180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,470 | $14.65 | |
| 25th | $34,110 | $16.40 | |
| Median | $45,610 | $21.93 | |
| 75th | $62,610 | $30.10 | |
| 90th | $91,180 | $43.84 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss.
| Portland, ME | $44,070 |
| Lewiston, ME | $43,130 |
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 |
| 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 |
| Cook | $34,560 |
| Dishwasher | $34,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in Bangor?
The median hourly pay in the Bangor, ME metro area is $21.93 ($45,610 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in Bangor than the national average?
Yes: $45,610 against $35,230 nationally, 29% more.
How does Bangor compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $43,370, so Bangor pays 5% more.
Where does Bangor rank for waiter and waitress pay?
39 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a waiter and waitress make starting out in Bangor?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,470 or less a year; the top 10% make $91,180 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.