DOL Median (Maine)
$36,889
vs National
-25.3%
National: $49,358BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$33,084
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$36,889
-25.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$49,358
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chefs and Head Cooks in Maine earns $36,889 in nominal terms, which is 25.3% below the national average of $49,358. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 111.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $33,084 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Maine
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Miyake LLC | $50,000 | 1 |
| Lucky Panda | $42,848 | 1 |
| Fat Dragon LLC | $41,746 | 1 |
| C&L ASIAN RESTAURANT INC. | $38,230 | 2 |
| Shinbashi Inc. | $35,818 | 1 |
| US HOTELS NEW ENGLAND, LLC | $35,000 | 1 |
| Amici Inc | $34,414 | 2 |
| ports of italy | $29,453 | 2 |
| Sato Searle | N/A | 1 |
| SATO SEARLE ENTERPRISES | N/A | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Chefs and Head Cooks
New York City, NY · $110,000Rockville, MA · $95,000LITTLE NECK, NE · $86,258Palm Beach, FL · $84,867Belmont, MA · $81,661Top-Paying Roles in Maine
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How much does a Chefs and Head Cooks make in Maine?
The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Maine is $36,889 based on 10 DOL filings.
Is Maine a good place to work as a Chefs and Head Cooks?
A Chefs and Head Cooks in Maine earns 25.3% less than the national median of $49,358, or $33,084 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.