How much does a waiter and waitress make in Maine?
$43,370a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in Maine. That is $20.85 an hour or $3,614 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.85
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,090
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,490Median: $43,370Highest 10%: $82,930
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,490 | $14.66 | |
| 25th | $32,860 | $15.80 | |
| Median | $43,370 | $20.85 | |
| 75th | $62,910 | $30.25 | |
| 90th | $82,930 | $39.87 |
Cities in Maine
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bangor, ME | $45,610 |
| Portland, ME | $44,070 |
| Lewiston, ME | $43,130 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for waiter and waitresss.
| 8. Colorado | $44,860 |
| 9. Virginia | $44,760 |
| 10. Arizona | $43,950 |
| 11. Maine | $43,370 |
| 12. Massachusetts | $38,460 |
| 13. New Hampshire | $38,430 |
| 14. Connecticut | $37,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in Maine?
The median hourly pay in Maine is $20.85 ($43,370 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in Maine than the national average?
Yes: $43,370 against $35,230 nationally, 23% more.
Where does Maine rank for waiter and waitress pay?
Maine ranks 11 of 51 states.
Which city in Maine pays waiter and waitresss the most?
Bangor, ME, with a median of $45,610 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.