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Waiter / Waitress Salary in Maine (2026)
$20.85 per hour · take-home ≈ $34,924/year ($2,910/month) for a single filer
Waiter / Waitress pay range in Maine
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $30,490 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $32,860 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $43,370 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $62,910 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $82,930 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 9,090 Waiter / Waitress jobs in Maine (occupation code 35-3031, “Waiters and Waitresses”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maine
A median Waiter / Waitress salary of $43,370 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 $34,924 — an effective tax rate of 19.5%.
| Gross (median) | $43,370 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,024 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,318 |
| Maine state income tax | −$2,104 |
| Take-home (annual) | $34,924 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,910 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Waiter / Waitress make in Maine?
- The median Waiter / Waitress salary in Maine is $43,370 per year ($20.85 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $32,860 and $62,910.
- What is the take-home pay for a Waiter / Waitress in Maine?
- On the median salary of $43,370, a single filer in Maine takes home about $34,924 per year ($2,910 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.5%.
- How many Waiter / Waitress jobs are there in Maine?
- BLS counts 9,090 Waiter / Waitress 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.