Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria pay in Maine
In Maine, the median pay for cooks, institution and cafeteria is $20.91 an hour ($43,490 a year). About 1,790 people work in this job there.
That is 16% higher than the U.S. median ($37,450). Maine ranks 15th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for cooks, institution and cafeteria in Maine
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.34 | $36,060 |
| 25% of workers | $18.33 | $38,130 |
| Half of workers (median) | $20.91 | $43,490 |
| 75% of workers | $22.85 | $47,520 |
| 90% of workers | $24.38 | $50,700 |
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria pay in Maine metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Portland-South Portland | $47,000 | 600 |
| Lewiston-Auburn | $43,730 | 150 |
| Bangor | $42,700 | 280 |
Maine unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for cooks, institution and cafeteria
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +2.8% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 62,900 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Maine
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $34,710 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $45,290 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $36,030 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $47,990 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $36,350 |
| Bakers | $37,390 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $57,010 |
| Food Service Managers | $70,510 |
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