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Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Maine
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Waiters and Waitresses make in Maine?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$43,370
Median Annual Salary
▼
-2.6% vs 2024
$51,260
Mean Salary
$43,370
Median Salary
$20.85
Hourly Rate
9,090 people work as Waiters and Waitresses in Maine
Waiters and Waitresses salary by percentile in Maine
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Waiters and Waitresses in Maine earn a median salary of $43,370 per year ($3,614/month).
This is 27.7% above the national average of $33,965.
Maine ranks #11 out of 51 states for Waiters and Waitresses pay.
Approximately 9,090 people work in this occupation across Maine.
Salaries decreased by 2.6% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Waiters and Waitresses
Take orders and serve food and beverages to patrons at tables in dining establishment.
Top Skills
Active Listening
3.75
Speaking
3.62
Service Orientation
3.62
Social Perceptiveness
3.5
Coordination
3.12
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
4.37
English Language
3.75
Sales and Marketing
3.47
Food Production
3.25
Administration and Management
2.91
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(57.0% of workers)
Salaries for Waiters and Waitresses in Maine range from $30,490 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $82,930 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $32,860 and $62,910.
Median $43,370
P10: $30,490P25: $32,860P75: $62,910P90: $82,930
10th
$30,490
25th
$32,860
Median
$43,370
75th
$62,910
90th
$82,930
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$30,490
$14.66
$2,540
25th Percentile
$32,860
$15.80
$2,738
Median (50th)
$43,370
$20.85
$3,614
75th Percentile
$62,910
$30.25
$5,242
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$82,930
$39.87
$6,910
Note: The mean (average) salary of $51,260 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
The median annual salary for Waiters and Waitresses in Maine is $43,370 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $51,260.
What is the salary range for a Waiters and Waitresses in Maine?
Salaries for Waiters and Waitresses in Maine range from $30,490 at the 10th percentile to $82,930 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $32,860 and $62,910.
What is the starting salary for a Waiters and Waitresses in Maine?
Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses positions in Maine typically start around $30,490 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $32,860 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Waiters and Waitresses in Maine?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 9,090 people are employed as Waiters and Waitresses in Maine.
What is the hourly rate for a Waiters and Waitresses in Maine?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Waiters and Waitresses in Maine is approximately $20.85 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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