Average and median wage in Maine
Half of the 640,610 workers in Maine earn less than $51,430 a year, the median wage, while the average pay is $65,780, or $31.63 an hour. The lowest-paid 10% make $35,140 or less and the top 10% $105,510 or more. The average is 6% less than the U.S. average ($69,770) and the median about the same as the U.S. median ($50,980).
- $35K10th
- $40K25th
- $51KMedian
- $76K75th
- $106K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Maine per year | Per hour* | U.S. per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $65,780 | $31.62 | $69,770 |
| Median | $51,430 | $24.73 | $50,980 |
| 10th percentile | $35,140 | $16.89 | $31,200 |
| 25th percentile | $40,120 | $19.29 | $37,590 |
| 75th percentile | $76,230 | $36.65 | $80,520 |
| 90th percentile | $105,510 | $50.73 | $128,560 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Statewide figures include every employer in the state, metro and rural. Median vs. average salary · reading percentiles.
Average salary by city in Maine
Map of Maine metro areas
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Salary, take-home pay and cost of living by city
| City | Average | Median | Take-home* | Cost of living | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $70,020 | $56,960 | $55,040 | 102 | $542,063 |
| Lewiston | $62,640 | $49,540 | $49,961 | 95 | $333,850 |
| Bangor | $60,860 | $47,960 | $48,651 | 97 | $280,733 |
*Average salary after federal and state income tax and payroll taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Highest-paying jobs in Maine
- Radiologists · Portland$515,350
- Anesthesiologists · Portland$425,950
- Radiologists · Bangor$412,960
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists · Portland$408,930
- Physicians, All Other · Portland$385,490
- Physicians, All Other · Bangor$364,930
- General Internal Medicine Physicians · Portland$320,360
- Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric · Portland$300,670
- Orthodontists · Portland$281,120
- Psychiatrists · Portland$275,920
Most common jobs in Maine
| Job | Jobs statewide | Average | Median | Highest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 18,630 | $40,110 | $38,580 | $40,370 |
| Retail Salespersons | 18,450 | $40,050 | $36,640 | $41,020 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 17,250 | $35,880 | $34,710 | $36,520 |
| Registered Nurses | 16,540 | $91,700 | $86,990 | $93,200 |
| General and Operations Managers | 14,770 | $112,650 | $98,860 | $119,600 |
| Cashiers | 14,240 | $35,090 | $34,930 | $36,650 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 11,950 | $40,090 | $37,220 | $44,860 |
| Office Clerks, General | 11,260 | $46,460 | $45,300 | $48,160 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 9,980 | $55,980 | $57,050 | $58,510 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 9,180 | $41,250 | $38,940 | $42,690 |
Jobs, average and median: BLS statewide estimates. Highest city average: best-paid metro area we cover in the state.
Average salary by job family in Maine
Maine income tax and take-home pay
Take-home figures on these pages apply Maine's 2026 income tax rules for a single filer with the standard deduction, plus federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security and Medicare. Maine's standard deduction phase-out above $102,250 of income is not modelled.
Maine at a glance
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Salary in Maine: questions
What is the average salary in Maine?
$65,780 a year across all jobs, according to BLS statewide estimates (OEWS, May 2025). That is 6% less than the U.S. average ($69,770).
What is the median salary in Maine?
$51,430 a year: half of Maine workers earn more and half earn less. The median is lower than the average because a minority of high earners lifts the average.
What is the average hourly wage in Maine?
$31.63 an hour on average, and $24.73 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
Which city in Maine pays the most?
Portland, with an average of $70,020 a year among the metro areas we cover.
Is Maine expensive to live in?
BEA puts Maine prices 3% below the U.S. average (price parity 97.0). Within the state, Portland 102, Bangor 97, Lewiston 95 are the most expensive metros.
Sources and how to read this page
- Statewide figures: BLS OEWS state estimates, May 2025, all occupations and every employer in the state (metro and rural areas).
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. City figures: the metro areas we cover in Maine.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Crime: FBI Crime Data Explorer, violent and property crimes reported by agencies statewide, latest 12 months available.
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