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Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 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 | $45,710 | $47,000 | $40,810 | $37,475 | 102 |
| Bangor | $43,360 | $42,700 | $39,170 | $35,723 | 97 |
| Lewiston | $43,080 | $43,730 | $36,760 | $35,514 | 95 |
*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 35-2012.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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