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Cafeteria Cook Salary in Maine (2026)
$20.91 per hour · take-home ≈ $35,013/year ($2,918/month) for a single filer
Maine ranks 15th of 51 states for Cafeteria Cook pay, with a median about 14% above the national average. Of the 1,790 Cafeteria Cook jobs BLS counts in Maine, the typical worker earns $43,490 a year — though pay ranges from $36,060 for newcomers to $50,700 at the top.
Cafeteria Cook pay range in Maine
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,060 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $38,130 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $43,490 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $47,520 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $50,700 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,790 Cafeteria Cook jobs in Maine (occupation code 35-2012, “Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maine
A median Cafeteria Cook salary of $43,490 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maine state income tax, a single filer keeps about $35,013 — an effective tax rate of 19.5%.
| Gross (median) | $43,490 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,039 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,327 |
| Maine state income tax | −$2,112 |
| Take-home (annual) | $35,013 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,918 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Cafeteria Cook make in Maine?
- The median Cafeteria Cook salary in Maine is $43,490 per year ($20.91 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $38,130 and $47,520.
- What is the take-home pay for a Cafeteria Cook in Maine?
- On the median salary of $43,490, a single filer in Maine takes home about $35,013 per year ($2,918 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.5%.
- How many Cafeteria Cook jobs are there in Maine?
- BLS counts 1,790 Cafeteria Cook jobs in Maine in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Maine state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Maine.