Maine salaries by occupation
The median worker in Maine earned $49,440 a year in 2024, about $23.77 an hour, 0.1% below the national median of $49,500. The state reports wages for 483 occupations.
Median pay $49,440 $23.77 per hour
Vs national median -0.1% U.S. $49,500
Workers 635,460 wage and salary
Occupations reported 483 with at least 100 employed
What Maine is unusually full of
Location quotient measures how concentrated an occupation is here against the country as a whole. A value of 3 means the state employs three times the national share of those workers. It describes a labour market far better than a list of the biggest employers, which in every state is dominated by retail and food service.
| Occupation | Concentration | Employed | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logging Equipment Operators | 9.94× | 920 | $45,480 |
| Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood | 4.23× | 750 | $42,900 |
| Helpers--Electricians | 4.14× | 1,100 | $45,230 |
| Lodging Managers | 3.66× | 620 | $64,280 |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | 3.42× | 910 | $101,500 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Workers | 2.93× | 780 | $62,730 |
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | 2.74× | 1,020 | $42,130 |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | 2.64× | 4,620 | $46,320 |
| Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other | 2.5× | 520 | $31,760 |
| Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters | 2.43× | 800 | $46,230 |
Metro areas in Maine
Pay varies more between cities than between states, and a statewide median averages over that. These are the 3 Maine metropolitan areas the survey covers.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Workers | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-South Portland | $53,280 | $25.62 | 284,300 | #45 |
| Lewiston-Auburn | $48,070 | $23.11 | 48,280 | #136 |
| Bangor | $47,120 | $22.65 | 71,650 | #180 |
Highest paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Hourly | Employed | Rank of states |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthetists | $229,900 | $110.53 | 450 | #6 of 25 |
| Pediatricians, General | $224,200 | $107.79 | 140 | #6 of 37 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $220,590 | $106.06 | 630 | #11 of 23 |
| Dentists, General | $208,860 | $100.42 | 450 | #5 of 46 |
| Database Architects | $154,790 | $74.42 | 250 | #5 of 41 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $140,430 | $67.51 | 780 | #42 of 49 |
| Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers | $138,520 | $66.59 | 130 | #1 of 28 |
| Pharmacists | $136,970 | $65.85 | 1,330 | #22 of 51 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $135,900 | $65.34 | 430 | #20 of 46 |
| Commercial Pilots | $134,990 | n/a | 110 | #7 of 46 |
| Financial Managers | $134,410 | $64.62 | 3,040 | #28 of 51 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $133,660 | $64.26 | 130 | #12 of 36 |
Where most people work
| Occupation | Employed | Median | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 18,080 | $37,670 | $18.11 |
| Retail Salespersons | 17,210 | $36,460 | $17.53 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 16,520 | $34,360 | $16.52 |
| Registered Nurses | 16,280 | $82,860 | $39.84 |
| Cashiers | 15,530 | $33,900 | $16.30 |
| General and Operations Managers | 15,100 | $96,740 | $46.51 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 11,790 | $36,920 | $17.75 |
| Office Clerks, General | 11,670 | $43,500 | $20.92 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 10,180 | $51,930 | $24.97 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 9,800 | $38,560 | $18.54 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024 state estimates. Wage and salary workers only, excluding the self-employed.
Every occupation reported in Maine
Grouped by field. Each links to a comparison of that job across all states.
Production 52
- Power Plant Operators $78,080
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,220
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers $62,230
- Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $62,120
- Machinists $61,950
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators $61,300
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $60,960
- Plant and System Operators, All Other $60,060
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $59,270
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $59,050
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $58,340
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $56,770
- Dental Laboratory Technicians $56,020
- Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other $53,020
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $52,960
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $52,880
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $52,650
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $52,150
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $51,450
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters $51,360
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $50,180
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $49,590
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $49,000
- Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators $48,860
- Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders $48,590
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $47,680
- Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $47,320
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic $47,100
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,000
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $46,420
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $46,230
- Semiconductor Processing Technicians $45,800
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $45,680
- Butchers and Meat Cutters $45,460
- Printing Press Operators $44,560
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,450
- Production Workers, All Other $44,180
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $44,080
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers $43,720
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $42,900
- Helpers--Production Workers $42,070
- Sewing Machine Operators $40,170
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $40,020
- Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $39,620
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $39,350
- Food Batchmakers $39,310
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $39,030
- Bakers $36,950
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $36,840
- Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers $36,800
- Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders $36,710
- Food Processing Workers, All Other $34,430
Office and administrative support 42
- Brokerage Clerks $66,500
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $63,390
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $61,460
- Postal Service Clerks $60,030
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators $57,490
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $56,550
- Postal Service Mail Carriers $56,330
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $53,110
- Public Safety Telecommunicators $52,620
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $52,010
- Financial Clerks, All Other $51,890
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $50,920
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other $50,110
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $49,950
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,510
- Procurement Clerks $49,140
- Cargo and Freight Agents $48,780
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks $48,390
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $48,100
- Bill and Account Collectors $47,660
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping $47,450
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,990
- Billing and Posting Clerks $46,940
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $46,590
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping $46,030
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $45,880
- Order Clerks $45,700
- Customer Service Representatives $45,240
- New Accounts Clerks $45,130
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $44,690
- Data Entry Keyers $43,720
- Office Clerks, General $43,500
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service $42,090
- File Clerks $40,550
- Receptionists and Information Clerks $40,360
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $40,240
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service $40,100
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks $39,590
- Tellers $39,160
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $37,760
- Library Assistants, Clerical $37,230
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other $31,870
Education and library 37
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $102,470
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $101,930
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary $101,100
- Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $89,780
- History Teachers, Postsecondary $85,950
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $82,210
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $81,810
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $81,290
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $79,840
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $78,770
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary $76,750
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other $75,640
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary $75,060
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $71,480
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary $69,710
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School $68,860
- Instructional Coordinators $65,620
- Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other $63,720
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $62,300
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,230
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $62,030
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $61,440
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,030
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $60,470
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $59,860
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $59,470
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors $58,820
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $56,520
- Curators $50,690
- Tutors $49,110
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $46,140
- Self-Enrichment Teachers $45,720
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $44,450
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $43,870
- Library Technicians $41,330
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $37,070
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $33,840
Healthcare practitioners 37
- Nurse Anesthetists $229,900
- Pediatricians, General $224,200
- Family Medicine Physicians $220,590
- Dentists, General $208,860
- Pharmacists $136,970
- Optometrists $133,470
- Physician Assistants $131,250
- Nurse Practitioners $125,040
- Veterinarians $124,070
- Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other $108,020
- Chiropractors $100,630
- Orthotists and Prosthetists $98,520
- Physical Therapists $93,890
- Dental Hygienists $88,700
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists $86,340
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $85,790
- Registered Nurses $82,860
- Occupational Therapists $82,200
- Speech-Language Pathologists $81,700
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians $79,730
- Respiratory Therapists $79,330
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $77,750
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars $72,500
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $70,870
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $67,040
- Dietitians and Nutritionists $65,180
- Surgical Technologists $63,000
- Paramedics $59,800
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $58,820
- Athletic Trainers $58,140
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $49,460
- Medical Records Specialists $48,990
- Opticians, Dispensing $46,310
- Emergency Medical Technicians $45,720
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians $45,640
- Psychiatric Technicians $43,260
- Pharmacy Technicians $40,950
Installation, maintenance and repair 33
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay $93,090
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $91,400
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $83,030
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment $77,170
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $76,720
- Medical Equipment Repairers $75,520
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door $68,130
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics $65,190
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $64,550
- Millwrights $64,500
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $64,480
- Riggers $63,340
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $62,130
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers $61,890
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $60,700
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $59,850
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians $59,490
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $58,580
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers $58,040
- Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment $57,040
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery $56,560
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers $51,360
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians $50,910
- Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers $50,610
- Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians $50,470
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $49,390
- Home Appliance Repairers $48,700
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $48,590
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics $47,860
- Motorcycle Mechanics $46,460
- Bicycle Repairers $45,470
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $44,480
- Tire Repairers and Changers $37,030
Management 28
- Architectural and Engineering Managers $140,430
- Natural Sciences Managers $135,900
- Financial Managers $134,410
- Computer and Information Systems Managers $132,930
- Purchasing Managers $130,880
- Managers, All Other $123,950
- Human Resources Managers $123,860
- Fundraising Managers $121,930
- Chief Executives $120,160
- Public Relations Managers $119,110
- Industrial Production Managers $115,090
- Training and Development Managers $112,350
- Medical and Health Services Managers $109,280
- Sales Managers $106,340
- Construction Managers $104,060
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $100,210
- General and Operations Managers $96,740
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $95,860
- Facilities Managers $95,020
- Administrative Services Managers $94,370
- Postmasters and Mail Superintendents $90,250
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary $84,850
- Education Administrators, All Other $79,870
- Social and Community Service Managers $72,800
- Food Service Managers $64,410
- Lodging Managers $64,280
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $62,560
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare $50,620
Construction and extraction 27
- Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers $138,520
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,720
- Electricians $67,820
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons $67,220
- Construction and Building Inspectors $65,670
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers $62,730
- Insulation Workers, Mechanical $61,980
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $61,890
- Sheet Metal Workers $60,320
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers $60,060
- Carpenters $59,190
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall $58,750
- Stonemasons $58,580
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance $56,270
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining $55,340
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $55,170
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas $54,970
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators $54,340
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $53,730
- Roofers $49,990
- Highway Maintenance Workers $47,380
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners $47,020
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $46,750
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers $46,350
- Construction Laborers $45,540
- Helpers--Electricians $45,230
- Helpers--Carpenters $43,470
Business and financial 26
- Financial Risk Specialists $112,070
- Insurance Underwriters $96,600
- Labor Relations Specialists $95,740
- Compliance Officers $86,940
- Logisticians $86,700
- Project Management Specialists $85,420
- Financial Specialists, All Other $83,780
- Budget Analysts $82,830
- Management Analysts $80,210
- Credit Analysts $79,690
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $78,080
- Loan Officers $78,040
- Accountants and Auditors $77,680
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists $75,680
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other $74,510
- Cost Estimators $73,090
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $72,690
- Property Appraisers and Assessors $71,100
- Financial Examiners $69,650
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents $69,620
- Training and Development Specialists $67,420
- Fundraisers $65,620
- Human Resources Specialists $64,420
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents $59,370
- Tax Preparers $51,240
- Credit Counselors $47,910
Transport and material moving 25
- Commercial Pilots $134,990
- Crane and Tower Operators $61,320
- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels $61,280
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,910
- Transportation Inspectors $55,220
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity $53,180
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $51,930
- Bus Drivers, School $47,390
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $47,080
- Conveyor Operators and Tenders $43,280
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $43,220
- Sailors and Marine Oilers $42,890
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers $42,120
- Light Truck Drivers $41,700
- Aircraft Service Attendants $40,560
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $40,080
- Packers and Packagers, Hand $37,660
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $36,950
- Stockers and Order Fillers $36,920
- Driver/Sales Workers $36,610
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $36,430
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $34,520
- Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians $32,100
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other $31,760
- Parking Attendants $29,430
Architecture and engineering 20
- Aerospace Engineers $133,660
- Nuclear Engineers $120,700
- Engineers, All Other $114,610
- Electrical Engineers $111,110
- Mechanical Engineers $101,500
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $101,500
- Industrial Engineers $99,260
- Civil Engineers $94,880
- Materials Engineers $89,140
- Environmental Engineers $85,050
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $84,140
- Surveyors $80,740
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians $80,560
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $79,600
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $75,150
- Architectural and Civil Drafters $70,760
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $64,790
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $61,860
- Mechanical Drafters $59,960
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians $51,370
Life, physical and social science 19
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $107,950
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $97,630
- Biochemists and Biophysicists $96,110
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $85,350
- Biological Scientists, All Other $84,550
- School Psychologists $76,450
- Urban and Regional Planners $75,610
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $66,910
- Conservation Scientists $64,990
- Psychologists, All Other $63,490
- Foresters $61,640
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $60,880
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $60,670
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $59,690
- Chemists $58,750
- Biological Technicians $49,280
- Agricultural Technicians $48,150
- Social Science Research Assistants $47,910
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $43,120
Protective service 18
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $87,160
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators $80,750
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $74,610
- Fish and Game Wardens $71,120
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $65,330
- Bailiffs $65,100
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $64,500
- Transportation Security Screeners $59,950
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $58,060
- Correctional Officers and Jailers $51,270
- Private Detectives and Investigators $49,360
- Firefighters $47,490
- Protective Service Workers, All Other $44,450
- Animal Control Workers $43,660
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers $42,130
- Security Guards $41,400
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $33,650
- School Bus Monitors $31,030
Sales 17
- Sales Engineers $96,660
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $82,550
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $76,100
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $65,790
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $62,580
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $62,330
- Insurance Sales Agents $60,630
- Real Estate Sales Agents $59,990
- Advertising Sales Agents $53,870
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $49,440
- Parts Salespersons $44,300
- Counter and Rental Clerks $41,600
- Travel Agents $37,950
- Retail Salespersons $36,460
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other $34,370
- Cashiers $33,900
- Telemarketers $31,510
Healthcare support 16
- Massage Therapists $67,420
- Physical Therapist Assistants $60,830
- Occupational Therapy Assistants $59,370
- Dental Assistants $51,340
- Medical Transcriptionists $48,520
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $47,690
- Medical Assistants $46,540
- Nursing Assistants $45,640
- Medical Equipment Preparers $44,840
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $44,080
- Psychiatric Aides $41,590
- Phlebotomists $40,940
- Orderlies $37,970
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides $37,670
- Pharmacy Aides $37,450
- Physical Therapist Aides $35,870
Personal care and service 16
- Skincare Specialists $73,500
- Manicurists and Pedicurists $49,430
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $49,180
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $49,130
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $48,480
- Residential Advisors $43,050
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $42,110
- Tour and Travel Guides $38,900
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other $38,390
- Funeral Attendants $37,790
- Animal Caretakers $36,310
- Recreation Workers $35,920
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $35,010
- Childcare Workers $34,720
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants $33,700
- Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants $32,480
Computing and mathematics 15
- Database Architects $154,790
- Software Developers $113,800
- Computer Network Architects $111,320
- Computer Programmers $103,110
- Computer Occupations, All Other $101,760
- Computer Systems Analysts $98,660
- Data Scientists $94,350
- Information Security Analysts $93,710
- Operations Research Analysts $90,420
- Web and Digital Interface Designers $86,230
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $79,040
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators $78,940
- Database Administrators $76,980
- Computer Network Support Specialists $64,310
- Computer User Support Specialists $56,050
Arts, design, entertainment and media 15
- Producers and Directors $67,000
- Public Relations Specialists $57,700
- Interpreters and Translators $54,890
- Interior Designers $54,720
- Graphic Designers $53,490
- Coaches and Scouts $49,140
- Editors $47,750
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $46,670
- Photographers $44,610
- Audio and Video Technicians $43,860
- Athletes and Sports Competitors $39,590
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys $38,840
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $38,350
- Craft Artists $37,920
- Floral Designers $36,070
Food preparation and serving 14
- Chefs and Head Cooks $55,860
- Bartenders $47,630
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $47,600
- Cooks, Restaurant $44,870
- Waiters and Waitresses $44,550
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $39,810
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $37,470
- Cooks, Fast Food $35,780
- Food Preparation Workers $35,730
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $35,270
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $35,100
- Dishwashers $34,780
- Fast Food and Counter Workers $34,360
- Cooks, Short Order $34,070
Community and social service 12
- Healthcare Social Workers $72,520
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $69,060
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $67,820
- Clergy $63,180
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers $62,620
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $60,970
- Health Education Specialists $59,460
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $59,160
- Social Workers, All Other $55,220
- Community Health Workers $48,400
- Social and Human Service Assistants $46,320
- Rehabilitation Counselors $45,920
Building and grounds maintenance 7
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $62,220
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $50,240
- Pest Control Workers $49,940
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $45,470
- Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other $39,640
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $38,560
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $36,450
Farming, fishing and forestry 4
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Maine?
The median across all occupations is $49,440 a year, or $23.77 an hour, covering 635,460 wage and salary workers. Median rather than mean, because a handful of very high earners pull an average upward and describe nobody.
Which jobs pay the most in Maine?
Nurse Anesthetists ($229,900), Pediatricians, General ($224,200), Family Medicine Physicians ($220,590) lead the table. Medical specialities dominate the top of almost every state list, which says more about how the occupation is classified than about local conditions.
What does Maine employ the most people in?
Home Health and Personal Care Aides, with 18,080 employed at a median of $37,670. The largest occupations in any state are usually retail, food service, transport and administrative roles.
Does a higher salary here mean more money in practice?
Not necessarily. Wages and living costs move together. Maine electricity averages 28.63¢ per kilowatt-hour against a national 16.44¢ in Texas as one comparison, and housing costs vary far more than that. Read a salary figure alongside what it costs to live where it is earned.