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Bartenders Salary in Maine
Bartenders in Maine earn a median $48,920 a year, 42% above the U.S. median.
- Median in ME
- $48,920 a year
- U.S. median
- $34,340 a year
- Employment
- 3,230
- Location quotient
- 1.04
- Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)
Pay range in Maine
- Median (50%)
- $48,920 · $23.52 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $58,520 · $28.14 an hour (estimate error ±4.3%)
- 10th percentile
- $31,120 · $14.96 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $34,800 · $16.73 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $75,250 · $36.18 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $99,850 · $48.01 an hour
- Employment
- 3,230 (estimate error ±8.7%)
- Jobs per 1,000
- 5.04
- Location quotient
- 1.04 (1.00 = national share)
Bartenders pay by metro area in Maine
Includes metro areas that cross into this state and nonmetropolitan areas
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| Area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Portland-South Portland, ME | $54,170 | 1,780 |
| Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area | $47,830 | 280 |
| Lewiston-Auburn, ME | $45,040 | 180 |
| Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area | $44,850 | 630 |
| Bangor, ME | $43,880 | 340 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do bartenders make in Maine?
- The median wage for bartenders in Maine is $48,920 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 3,230 jobs in the state.
- Where in Maine do bartenders earn the most?
- Portland-South Portland, ME has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $54,170 a year.