Average salary in Maine
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
The average salary in Maine is $65,780 a year and the median is $51,430, across 640,610 jobs (BLS May 2025). Maine ranks #23 of 51 for average pay.
| Average (mean) salary | $65,780 |
| Median salary | $51,430 |
| Median hourly wage | $24.73 |
| Bottom 10% earn less than | $35,140 |
| Top 10% earn more than | $105,510 |
| Take-home on the average salary (single, 2026) | $51,943 |
Highest-paying jobs in Maine
- Physician: $419,410
- Family Medicine Physician: $239,870
- Dentist: $209,200
- Computer and Information Systems Manager: $160,260
- Sales Manager: $158,660
- Airline Pilot: $147,930
- Architectural and Engineering Manager: $145,720
- Natural Sciences Manager: $141,360
- Pharmacist: $140,930
- Chief Executive: $138,770
- Purchasing Manager: $135,970
- Marketing Manager: $135,380
- Financial Manager: $133,610
- Physician Assistant: $131,170
- Veterinarian: $130,600
- Nurse Practitioner: $130,260
- Human Resources Manager: $129,720
- Electronics Engineer: $127,490
- Industrial Production Manager: $124,810
- Software Engineer: $123,120
Most common jobs in Maine
| Job | Employed | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aide | 18,630 | $38,580 |
| Retail Salesperson | 18,450 | $36,640 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | 17,250 | $34,710 |
| Registered Nurse | 16,540 | $86,990 |
| General and Operations Manager | 14,770 | $98,860 |
| Cashier | 14,240 | $34,930 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | 11,950 | $37,220 |
| Office Clerk | 11,260 | $45,300 |
| Truck Driver | 9,980 | $57,050 |
| Janitor and Cleaner | 9,180 | $38,940 |
| Waiter and Waitress | 9,090 | $43,370 |
| Teaching Assistant | 8,700 | $46,750 |
| CNA | 8,540 | $47,070 |
| Customer Service Representative | 7,560 | $47,160 |
| Elementary Teacher | 7,490 | $62,390 |
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Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, state estimates (all occupations). Highest-paying list covers the 300 largest occupations nationally.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Maine?
$65,780 a year (mean of all jobs), with a median of $51,430 ($24.73/hour), per BLS May 2025. Maine ranks #23 of 51.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Maine?
Physician ($419,410), Family Medicine Physician ($239,870), Dentist ($209,200), among the 300 most common occupations.
What is a good salary in Maine?
Earning more than the median of $51,430 puts you above half of Maine workers; the top 10% earn over $105,510.