Food Servers, Nonrestaurant pay in Maine
In Maine, the median pay for food servers, nonrestaurant is $18.11 an hour ($37,680 a year). About 540 people work in this job there.
That is 7% higher than the U.S. median ($35,360). Maine ranks 8th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for food servers, nonrestaurant in Maine
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.18 | $31,570 |
| 25% of workers | $16.69 | $34,710 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.11 | $37,680 |
| 75% of workers | $19.86 | $41,310 |
| 90% of workers | $21.64 | $45,000 |
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant pay in Maine metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Lewiston-Auburn | $38,140 | 70 |
| Portland-South Portland | $37,200 | 280 |
| Bangor | $34,560 | 40 |
Maine unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for food servers, nonrestaurant
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: Up to 1 month (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4.5% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 48,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Maine
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $34,710 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $43,370 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $45,290 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $36,030 |
| Dishwashers | $35,620 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $43,490 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $38,560 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $36,800 |
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