Waiter and Waitress Salary in Bangor, ME
Waiters and Waitresses in the Bangor, ME metro area earn a median $45,610 a year — 29% more than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $36,931 take-home, or $3,078 a month.
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- Federal income tax$3,293
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,828
- Medicare (1.45%)$661
- Maine income tax$1,897
- Take-home pay$36,931
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 6.75% state
Waiter and Waitress pay by experience in Bangor, ME
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $30,470 | $14.65 | $25,687 | $2,141 |
| 25th percentile | $34,110 | $16.40 | $28,401 | $2,367 |
| Median (50th) | $45,610 | $21.93 | $36,931 | $3,078 |
| 75th percentile | $62,610 | $30.10 | $49,443 | $4,120 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $91,180 | $43.84 | $67,951 | $5,663 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, Maine resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $45,610 buys in Bangor, ME
Prices in Bangor, ME are 3.5% lower than the U.S. average (housing costs are 22% below the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median waiter and waitress's $36,931 take-home pay has the buying power of $38,267 in a typical American city.
Rents: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities). Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Waiter and Waitress jobs are about as common in Bangor, ME as in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.85).
Best-paying cities for waiters and waitresses, adjusted for cost of living
Bangor, ME ranks #28 of 375 metro areas once taxes and local prices are taken into account.
| # | Metro area | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kahului, HI | $82,550 | $62,160 | $56,823 |
| 2 | Burlington, VT | $61,620 | $50,061 | $49,591 |
| 3 | Bellingham, WA | $56,700 | $47,738 | $46,198 |
| 4 | Bremerton, WA | $55,270 | $46,589 | $44,116 |
| 5 | Mount Vernon, WA | $53,060 | $44,814 | $43,745 |
| 6 | Yakima, WA | $49,060 | $41,600 | $43,539 |
| 7 | Kennewick, WA | $51,460 | $43,528 | $43,494 |
| 8 | Seattle, WA | $57,280 | $48,204 | $43,375 |
| 28 | Bangor, ME | $45,610 | $36,931 | $38,267 |
*Take-home pay divided by the BEA price level, so every city is measured in U.S.-average dollars. See all 375 metros →
Waiter and Waitress salaries elsewhere in Maine
- Lewiston, ME — $43,130
- Portland, ME — $44,070
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter and waitress make in Bangor, ME?
The median waiter and waitress salary in the Bangor, ME metro area is $45,610 a year, or about $21.93 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $34,110 and $62,610.
What is a waiter and waitress’s take-home pay in Bangor, ME?
On the median $45,610 salary, a single filer living in Maine takes home about $36,931 a year ($3,078 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $1,897 in Maine taxes in 2026.
Is Bangor, ME a good place to work as a waiter and waitress?
Pay here is 29% above the national median of $35,230. Local prices are 3.5% below the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $38,267 would in a typical U.S. city. Bangor, ME ranks #28 of 375 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a waiter and waitress afford rent in Bangor, ME?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in Bangor, ME is $1,218 a month ($1,559 for two bedrooms) — 40% of a median waiter and waitress’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
Related jobs in Bangor, ME
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- Cooks, Restaurant — $40,760
- Food Preparation Worker — $34,970
- Fast Food and Counter Worker — $34,140