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Cooks, Fast Food average salary by city in Maine
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $37,850 | $36,310 | $34,700 | $31,615 | 102 |
| Lewiston | $35,990 | $35,470 | $32,150 | $30,229 | 95 |
| Bangor | $35,450 | $34,560 | $33,280 | $29,826 | 97 |
*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.
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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 35-2011.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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