First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers Salary in Maine
The median for first-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers in Maine is $47,990 a year, somewhat above the national $44,080 (+9%); the state ranks 11th of 51 states by median. That is 7% less than the median across all occupations in Maine ($51,430). Neighbouring New Hampshire pays more, with a median of $49,710. Maine employs 3,740 first-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers, 5.84 per 1,000 jobs, the 44th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.74 means it is less common in Maine than nationally.
Maine vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Maine | Hourly | $17.66 | $20.00 | $23.07 | $27.85 | $31.25 | $24.34 | 3,740 | 5.84 | 0.74 |
| Annual | $36,730 | $41,590 | $47,990 | $57,930 | $64,990 | $50,620 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $14.40 | $17.30 | $21.19 | $26.24 | $31.52 | $22.20 | 1,223,240 | – | – |
| Annual | $29,940 | $35,980 | $44,080 | $54,570 | $65,570 | $46,180 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 11th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 44th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.74
- Jobs per 1,000
- 5.84
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Maine's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Maine
3 metropolitan areas and 2 nonmetropolitan areas touching Maine publish a row for first-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-South Portland, ME | $23.98 | $49,880 | $38,030 | $68,970 | 1,770 | 6.15 | 0.78 |
| Lewiston-Auburn, ME | $22.45 | $46,700 | $36,350 | $62,230 | 290 | 6.12 | 0.78 |
| Bangor, ME | $22.18 | $46,130 | $36,350 | $60,620 | 490 | 6.81 | 0.87 |
| Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area | $22.81 | $47,450 | $36,120 | $62,810 | 810 | 5.73 | 0.73 |
| Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area | $22.67 | $47,150 | $36,120 | $64,300 | 370 | 5.82 | 0.74 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | $23.07 | $47,990 | 3,740 | 0.74 |
| New Hampshire | $23.90 | $49,710 | 3,840 | 0.71 |
See the national page for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers (every state ranked) and the Maine wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Maine estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.