Bakers pay in Maine
In Maine, the median pay for bakers is $17.98 an hour ($37,390 a year). About 1,380 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($37,160). Maine ranks 18th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for bakers in Maine
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.49 | $32,210 |
| 25% of workers | $16.61 | $34,550 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.98 | $37,390 |
| 75% of workers | $20.87 | $43,410 |
| 90% of workers | $22.35 | $46,490 |
Bakers pay in Maine metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Portland-South Portland | $38,460 | 630 |
| Bangor | $37,400 | 140 |
| Lewiston-Auburn | $37,380 | 190 |
Maine unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for bakers
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5.5% over ten years, faster than average · about 36,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Maine
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Cooks, Restaurant | $45,290 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $36,030 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $43,490 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $36,350 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $57,010 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $35,360 |
| Butchers and Meat Cutters | $38,250 |
| Food Batchmakers | $42,260 |
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