Busser Salary in Maine (2026)
$18.54 per hour · take-home ≈ $31,384/year ($2,615/month) for a single filer
Busser pay range in Maine
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $31,200 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $33,360 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $38,560 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $50,220 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $62,080 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,540 Busser jobs in Maine (occupation code 35-9011, “Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maine
A median Busser salary of $38,560 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 $31,384 — an effective tax rate of 18.6%.
| Gross (median) | $38,560 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,447 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,950 |
| Maine state income tax | −$1,779 |
| Take-home (annual) | $31,384 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,615 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Busser make in Maine?
- The median Busser salary in Maine is $38,560 per year ($18.54 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $33,360 and $50,220.
- What is the take-home pay for a Busser in Maine?
- On the median salary of $38,560, a single filer in Maine takes home about $31,384 per year ($2,615 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.6%.
- How many Busser jobs are there in Maine?
- BLS counts 1,540 Busser 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.