DOL Median (Maine)
$27,331
vs National
-3.2%
National: $28,246BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$24,512
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$27,331
-3.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$28,246
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Cooks, Restaurant in Maine earns $27,331 in nominal terms, which is 3.2% below the national average of $28,246. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 111.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $24,512 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 |
|---|---|---|
| BOWDEN ENTERPRISES | $29,120 | 2 |
| AIAN TASTE LLC | $27,622 | 1 |
| Primo Restaurant Ltd | $27,040 | 8 |
| THAI SMILE & SUSHI RESTAURANT | N/A | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Cooks, Restaurant
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How much does a Cooks, Restaurant make in Maine?
The median Cooks, Restaurant salary in Maine is $27,331 based on 4 DOL filings.
Is Maine a good place to work as a Cooks, Restaurant?
A Cooks, Restaurant in Maine earns 3.2% less than the national median of $28,246, or $24,512 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.