The average salary in Maine is $61,601 per year (median, 2024). The highest-paying job in ME is Family Medicine Physicians at $224,340. This page covers all 624 occupations tracked by BLS in Maine.
Data: BLS OEWS, May 2024 | Last updated: 2026-04-02
Ranked by median annual salary. Click any job for the full breakdown.
| # | Occupation | Median Salary | Mean Salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Family Medicine Physicians | $224,340 | $223,110 | 380 |
| 2 | Nurse Anesthetists | $220,030 | $227,270 | 390 |
| 3 | Pediatricians, General | $211,160 | $176,440 | 130 |
| 4 | Dentists, General | $206,000 | $214,810 | 530 |
| 5 | Podiatrists | $175,940 | $160,390 | 50 |
| 6 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $145,640 | $128,150 | 80 |
| 7 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $139,650 | $149,130 | 630 |
| 8 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $139,330 | $156,660 | 1,450 |
| 9 | Aerospace Engineers | $138,980 | $128,120 | 140 |
| 10 | Law Teachers, Postsecondary | $135,730 | $155,160 | 40 |
| 11 | Pharmacists | $135,430 | $133,540 | 1,370 |
| 12 | Optometrists | $134,220 | $147,470 | 160 |
| 13 | Advertising and Promotions Managers | $133,890 | $132,740 | 170 |
| 14 | Orthodontists | $133,720 | $164,700 | 120 |
| 15 | Natural Sciences Managers | $133,260 | $137,300 | 390 |
| 16 | Physician Assistants | $131,540 | $132,790 | 700 |
| 17 | Financial Managers | $129,630 | $157,460 | 2,680 |
| 18 | Veterinarians | $128,240 | $137,380 | 470 |
| 19 | Purchasing Managers | $128,010 | $132,460 | 250 |
| 20 | Nurse Midwives | $127,790 | $140,440 | 60 |
| 21 | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $127,480 | $136,170 | 110 |
| 22 | Compensation and Benefits Managers | $127,170 | $160,830 | 50 |
| 23 | Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $123,520 | $124,060 | 70 |
| 24 | Human Resources Managers | $123,160 | $131,800 | 520 |
| 25 | Nurse Practitioners | $123,140 | $122,940 | 1,390 |
| 26 | Database Architects | $120,790 | $118,990 | 100 |
| 27 | Chief Executives | $119,410 | $156,260 | 1,550 |
| 28 | Actuaries | $119,090 | $111,350 | 80 |
| 29 | Physicists | $118,160 | $150,590 | 30 |
| 30 | Software Developers | $113,190 | $117,150 | 3,220 |
The average salary in Maine ($61,601) exceeds the national average.
The highest-paying job, Family Medicine Physicians, pays $162,739 more than the ME average.
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All salary figures for Maine from BLS OEWS, May 2024.
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