Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Maine

Waiters and waitresses in Maine earn the most in Bangor (average $52,700 a year) and the least in Lewiston ($50,340), across the 3 Maine metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the waiters and waitresses average at $51,260 and the median at $43,370 for 9,090 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $40,060.

Waiters and Waitresses average salary by city in Maine

Bangor$52,700
Portland$51,780
Lewiston$50,340

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Bangor	$52,700	$45,610	$34,110	$42,645	97
Portland	$51,780	$44,070	$33,960	$41,968	102
Lewiston	$50,340	$43,130	$34,070	$40,908	95

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Maine's standard deduction phase-out above $102,250 of income is not modelled. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Waiters and Waitresses salary in other states

Waiters and Waitresses salary by city and state

More about pay in Maine

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 35-3031.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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