Waiters and Waitresses pay in Maine
$51,260avg. a year
$24.65 an hour · 9,090 employed
Waiters and Waitresses in Maine earn an average of $51,260 a year. That is $11,200 (28%) more than the U.S. average of $40,060. The best-paying metro area is Bangor, ME at $52,700.
$43,370Median pay
$24.65Average hourly
+69%Avg. pay since 2020
#7Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Maine metro areas
Average pay for waiters and waitresses by metro area. Swipe to see all 3.
1900 jobs
Bangor, ME
$52,700
$25.34 an hour
25,070 jobs
Portland-South Portland, ME
$51,780
$24.90 an hour
3450 jobs
Lewiston-Auburn, ME
$50,340
$24.20 an hour
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Waiters and Waitresses pay in Maine, charted
Pay over time
Maine, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Maine waiters and waitresses work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Maine vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $40,060 | $19.26 |
| Maine | $51,260 | $24.65 |
| New Hampshire | $43,380 | $20.85 |
Related jobs in Maine
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$35,880
- Bartenders$58,520
- Cooks, Restaurant$45,240
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$50,620
- Food Preparation Workers$37,470
- Dishwashers$36,370
Average pay, Maine, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do waiters and waitresses make in Maine?
The average is $51,260 a year, and the median is $43,370. That is $11,200 (28%) more than the U.S. average of $40,060.
What is the hourly wage in Maine?
$24.65 an hour on average; the median is $20.85.
Where in Maine do they earn the most?
Bangor, ME ($52,700), followed by Portland-South Portland, ME ($51,780). The lowest average among 3 metro areas with data is Lewiston-Auburn, ME ($50,340).
How does Maine rank?
Maine ranks #7 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 35-3031. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national waiters and waitresses page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.