Comprehensive salary overview for Maine based on 620,930 workers across 624 occupations tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024
These are the highest paying occupations in Maine based on median annual salary from BLS data.
| # | Occupation | Median Salary | Mean Salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nurse Anesthetists | $229,900 | $238,440 | 450 |
| 2 | Pediatricians, General | $224,200 | $209,480 | 140 |
| 3 | Family Medicine Physicians | $220,590 | $221,190 | 630 |
| 4 | Dentists, General | $208,860 | $224,080 | 450 |
| 5 | Podiatrists | $161,800 | $179,700 | 50 |
| 6 | Airline Pilot | $158,190 | $232,070 | 40 |
| 7 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $156,770 | $135,770 | 80 |
| 8 | Database Architects | $154,790 | $134,200 | 250 |
| 9 | Advertising and Promotions Managers | $149,700 | $124,950 | N/A |
| 10 | Compensation and Benefits Managers | $143,090 | $147,790 | 40 |
| 11 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $140,430 | $149,960 | 780 |
| 12 | Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers | $138,520 | $112,900 | 130 |
| 13 | Pharmacist | $136,970 | $136,010 | 1,330 |
| 14 | Natural Sciences Managers | $135,900 | $152,370 | 430 |
| 15 | Commercial Pilots | $134,990 | $162,810 | 110 |
| 16 | Financial Manager | $134,410 | $168,440 | 3,040 |
| 17 | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $134,140 | $140,640 | N/A |
| 18 | Aerospace Engineers | $133,660 | $137,110 | 130 |
| 19 | Optometrists | $133,470 | $158,880 | 170 |
| 20 | Actuaries | $132,970 | $125,440 | 90 |
| 21 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $132,930 | $146,830 | 1,530 |
| 22 | Nurse Midwives | $132,920 | $137,760 | 50 |
| 23 | Physician Assistants | $131,250 | $131,360 | 930 |
| 24 | Purchasing Managers | $130,880 | $135,360 | 220 |
| 25 | Law Teachers, Postsecondary | $128,910 | $157,650 | 30 |
The 10 lowest paying occupations in Maine by median annual salary.
| Occupation | Median Salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Parking Attendants | $29,430 | 180 |
| Sewers, Hand | $30,170 | 50 |
| Baggage Porters and Bellhops | $30,190 | N/A |
| School Bus Monitors | $31,030 | 170 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $31,200 | N/A |
| Telemarketers | $31,510 | 270 |
| Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other | $31,760 | 520 |
| Information and Record Clerks, All Other | $31,870 | 420 |
| Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians | $32,100 | 160 |
| Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants | $32,480 | 170 |
The most common jobs in Maine by total number of workers.
| Occupation | Workers | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 18,080 | $37,670 |
| Retail Salespersons | 17,210 | $36,460 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 16,520 | $34,360 |
| Registered Nurse | 16,280 | $82,860 |
| Cashiers | 15,530 | $33,900 |
| General and Operations Managers | 15,100 | $96,740 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 11,790 | $36,920 |
| Office Clerks, General | 11,670 | $43,500 |
| Truck Driver | 10,180 | $51,930 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 9,800 | $38,560 |
See how average salaries in Maine compare to other states across the country.
All salary data on this page comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024 estimates. The average salary shown is the mean across all tracked occupations weighted by employment. For methodology details, see our Methodology page.