352 Jobs That Pay Over $50K in Maine (2024)

There are 352 occupations in Maine with a median salary above $50K per year. The highest-paying is Family Medicine Physicians at $224,340/year. Based on 2024 Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024

$50K+ $75K+ $100K+ $150K+

352
Jobs Over $50K

$224,340

#1: Family Medicine Physicians

$77,349

Avg of Qualifying Jobs

258,380

Workers in These Jobs

All 352 Jobs Paying Over $50K in Maine

Ranked by median annual salary. Click any job to see the full salary 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
31	Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$111,360	$112,230	60
32	Managers, All Other	$111,170	$116,420	2,020
33	Industrial Production Managers	$111,020	$116,590	730
34	Power Distributors and Dispatchers	$111,010	$106,600	100
35	Fundraising Managers	$109,130	$117,590	230
36	Training and Development Managers	$106,640	$109,290	90
37	Marine Engineers and Naval Architects	$105,580	$104,630	190
38	Medical and Health Services Managers	$105,260	$118,410	2,050
39	Electrical Engineers	$104,630	$111,130	890
40	Public Relations Managers	$103,770	$127,530	300
41	Computer Network Architects	$103,530	$107,630	470
42	Financial Risk Specialists	$102,740	$101,790	210
43	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$102,630	$109,920	180
44	Construction Managers	$102,610	$105,150	1,500
45	Engineers, All Other	$102,480	$106,840	650
46	Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,620	$101,930	30
47	Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,260	$106,710	130
48	Sales Managers	$100,400	$121,000	1,340
49	Physics Teachers, Postsecondary	$100,220	$110,720	60
50	Data Scientists	$99,960	$107,370	710
51	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$99,590	$114,990	120
52	Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary	$98,800	$97,440	1,480
53	Lawyers	$98,760	$117,960	1,970
54	Mechanical Engineers	$98,690	$102,860	850
55	Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other	$98,450	$96,300	760
56	Industrial Engineers	$98,100	$96,610	750
57	Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$97,770	$117,710	210
58	Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers	$97,460	$86,970	890
59	Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary	$96,140	$96,390	40
60	Atmospheric and Space Scientists	$95,990	$100,710	50
61	Database Administrators	$95,320	$97,060	240
62	Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers	$94,380	$100,250	140
63	Operations Research Analysts	$93,700	$97,810	360
64	General and Operations Managers	$93,390	$107,810	14,740
65	Computer Occupations, All Other	$93,270	$93,840	700
66	Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products	$93,270	$102,240	940
67	Sales Engineers	$90,770	$94,700	220
68	Physical Therapists	$90,590	$91,720	1,450
69	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers	$89,980	$96,980	450
70	Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other	$89,370	$137,870	280
71	Administrative Services Managers	$88,920	$103,680	1,280
72	Facilities Managers	$88,670	$94,710	710
73	Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$87,250	$99,880	50
74	Logisticians	$86,990	$95,860	500
75	Labor Relations Specialists	$86,260	$97,050	230
76	Financial and Investment Analysts	$86,100	$90,080	710
77	Nuclear Medicine Technologists	$85,640	$86,840	80
78	Postmasters and Mail Superintendents	$85,520	$85,600	180
79	Psychologists, All Other	$85,520	$96,080	140
80	Information Security Analysts	$85,490	$96,060	270
81	Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	$85,440	$94,220	70
82	Civil Engineers	$85,350	$94,750	1,430
83	Medical Equipment Repairers	$85,130	$80,170	160
84	Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$85,030	$92,330	50
85	Web and Digital Interface Designers	$84,640	$78,530	210
86	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$84,500	$107,530	740
87	Biochemists and Biophysicists	$84,440	$90,900	450
88	Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$84,180	$91,790	90
89	Soil and Plant Scientists	$84,100	$89,160	60
90	Audiologists	$84,070	$88,700	110
91	Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$83,940	$87,090	310
92	Biological Scientists, All Other	$83,870	$97,420	260
93	Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$83,740	$97,240	130
94	Environmental Engineers	$83,710	$91,000	140
95	Computer Programmers	$83,560	$97,720	390
96	Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$83,510	$95,120	70
97	Diagnostic Medical Sonographers	$83,380	$82,940	330
98	Materials Scientists	$83,310	$98,450	50
99	Project Management Specialists	$83,240	$90,430	2,220
100	Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists	$83,070	$84,960	210
101	School Psychologists	$83,000	$83,900	100
102	Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling	$82,980	$87,710	130
103	Insurance Underwriters	$82,960	$88,320	450
104	Occupational Health and Safety Specialists	$82,830	$82,710	600
105	Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary	$82,790	$93,980	80
106	Education Administrators, Postsecondary	$82,460	$100,110	770
107	English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$81,960	$93,250	260
108	History Teachers, Postsecondary	$81,920	$89,010	90
109	Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers	$81,860	$71,670	570
110	First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	$81,850	$85,010	380
111	Computer Systems Analysts	$81,810	$89,380	2,420
112	Registered Nurses	$81,610	$84,340	14,770
113	Locomotive Engineers	$81,490	$79,360	70
114	Radiation Therapists	$81,490	$88,680	50
115	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$81,340	$100,740	280
116	Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary	$81,270	$95,930	60
117	Materials Engineers	$81,210	$95,540	100
118	Statisticians	$81,060	$89,610	30
119	Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$80,770	$87,180	200
120	Education Administrators, All Other	$80,460	$83,170	220
121	Speech-Language Pathologists	$80,210	$79,310	780
122	Teachers and Instructors, All Other	$79,800	$76,650	220
123	Occupational Therapists	$79,700	$80,590	1,060
124	Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,660	$81,320	60
125	Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers	$79,640	$83,610	70
126	Dental Hygienists	$79,570	$80,310	840
127	Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,550	$80,220	70
128	Economists	$79,290	$88,040	50
129	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,220	$95,330	350
130	First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers	$78,920	$86,830	1,030
131	Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$78,850	$82,500	1,290
132	Commercial Pilots	$78,710	$100,800	80
133	Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,380	$81,460	430
134	Writers and Authors	$78,290	$101,530	100
135	Budget Analysts	$78,150	$76,440	170
136	Detectives and Criminal Investigators	$78,130	$87,010	500
137	Compliance Officers	$77,730	$79,050	1,540
138	Management Analysts	$77,730	$89,970	1,960
139	Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$77,570	$75,090	340
140	Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary	$77,370	$79,240	270
141	Funeral Home Managers	$77,330	$79,050	50
142	Surveyors	$77,270	$80,410	370
143	Credit Analysts	$76,860	$81,580	230
144	Art Directors	$76,690	$86,480	110
145	Bailiffs	$76,680	$68,690	230
146	Accountants and Auditors	$76,660	$82,940	4,890
147	Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians	$76,650	$73,940	400
148	Landscape Architects	$76,630	$74,710	90
149	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$76,480	$75,870	220
150	Orthotists and Prosthetists	$76,280	$75,360	100
151	Tool and Die Makers	$76,080	$72,290	90
152	Power Plant Operators	$75,990	$79,110	190
153	Respiratory Therapists	$75,560	$73,130	470
154	Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians	$74,990	$74,230	210
155	Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists	$74,900	$75,310	250
156	First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	$74,830	$73,080	2,890
157	Emergency Management Directors	$74,160	$81,920	100
158	Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters	$74,060	$71,130	90
159	Instructional Coordinators	$73,760	$77,620	640
160	Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians	$73,740	$70,070	80
161	Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$73,700	$64,690	40
162	Lodging Managers	$73,580	$75,830	560
163	Chiropractors	$73,410	$84,230	240
164	Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists	$73,390	$73,280	1,870
165	Producers and Directors	$73,100	$77,930	320
166	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment	$72,940	$72,550	470
167	Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents	$72,920	$86,590	1,490
168	Electrical and Electronics Drafters	$72,820	$72,800	60
169	Postsecondary Teachers, All Other	$72,170	$76,870	220
170	Loan Officers	$72,110	$84,730	1,260
171	Property Appraisers and Assessors	$72,070	$80,410	280
172	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers	$71,260	$72,460	2,630
173	Social and Community Service Managers	$71,220	$72,030	1,450
174	Manicurists and Pedicurists	$70,960	$58,880	90
175	Technical Writers	$70,660	$74,950	90
176	Conservation Scientists	$70,430	$73,280	190
177	Buyers and Purchasing Agents	$70,410	$75,270	1,250
178	Business Operations Specialists, All Other	$70,290	$79,010	4,780
179	First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers	$69,930	$73,790	2,930
180	Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars	$69,740	$72,760	160
181	Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	$69,580	$72,790	260
182	Financial Examiners	$69,520	$74,680	210
183	Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators	$69,500	$73,960	1,640
184	Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$69,350	$79,500	140
185	Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$69,160	$89,160	60
186	Human Resources Specialists	$69,100	$72,570	2,610
187	Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other	$69,100	$75,880	40
188	Radiologic Technologists and Technicians	$68,610	$72,210	1,130
189	First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other	$67,750	$65,640	70
190	Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers	$67,700	$79,730	60
191	Financial Specialists, All Other	$67,670	$71,170	490
192	Dietitians and Nutritionists	$67,550	$75,280	240
193	Mechanical Drafters	$67,400	$67,180	410
194	Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels	$67,200	$72,950	240
195	Fish and Game Wardens	$67,080	$64,640	150
196	Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$66,680	$70,670	190
197	Forensic Science Technicians	$66,620	$61,130	30
198	Computer Network Support Specialists	$66,600	$69,480	290
199	Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers	$66,380	$68,450	1,180
200	Ship Engineers	$66,350	$73,780	40
201	Physical Scientists, All Other	$66,220	$82,550	30
202	Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary	$65,980	$84,490	80
203	Web Developers	$65,890	$92,630	290
204	Cost Estimators	$65,780	$68,830	860
205	First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers	$65,740	$68,500	440
206	Food Service Managers	$65,600	$67,990	1,480
207	Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$65,560	$72,200	130
208	Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary	$65,190	$70,170	30
209	Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists	$65,150	$59,440	170
210	Acupuncturists	$65,040	$64,820	N/A
211	Training and Development Specialists	$65,000	$70,100	930
212	Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$64,970	$78,720	500
213	Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians	$64,970	$65,810	1,070
214	Urban and Regional Planners	$64,710	$66,890	300
215	Cartographers and Photogrammetrists	$64,650	$74,270	70
216	Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$64,520	$63,790	2,940
217	Construction and Building Inspectors	$64,500	$66,330	810
218	Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door	$64,330	$67,200	210
219	Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other	$64,280	$73,120	60
220	Microbiologists	$64,230	$78,190	40
221	Healthcare Social Workers	$64,040	$66,130	480
222	Real Estate Sales Agents	$63,980	$73,110	380
223	Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	$63,950	$71,430	900
224	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$63,740	$64,000	5,350
225	Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers	$63,730	$61,910	110
226	Marriage and Family Therapists	$63,580	$66,540	50
227	Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic	$63,500	$61,870	160
228	Judicial Law Clerks	$63,460	$65,970	30
229	Structural Iron and Steel Workers	$63,280	$70,090	180
230	Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	$63,180	$77,360	4,240
231	Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors	$63,030	$64,730	120
232	Foresters	$62,990	$68,130	120
233	Industrial Machinery Mechanics	$62,990	$63,120	1,430
234	Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$62,980	$63,100	6,820
235	Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers	$62,750	$64,110	90
236	Fundraisers	$62,670	$65,620	670
237	Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists	$62,570	$61,650	60
238	Millwrights	$62,440	$62,750	360
239	Farm and Home Management Educators	$62,350	$66,320	70
240	Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers	$62,280	$62,310	1,990
241	Crane and Tower Operators	$62,140	$62,040	300
242	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School	$62,100	$59,620	160
243	Clergy	$62,100	$61,150	90
244	Insurance Sales Agents	$62,030	$76,860	2,230
245	Electricians	$61,970	$64,920	3,380
246	Legal Support Workers, All Other	$61,860	$72,450	110
247	First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers	$61,740	$64,570	140
248	Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	$61,580	$60,200	2,410
249	Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$61,570	$63,510	340
250	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$61,540	$69,270	380
251	Special Education Teachers, Middle School	$61,460	$61,540	440
252	Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School	$61,430	$60,960	1,130
253	Commercial and Industrial Designers	$61,190	$71,610	170
254	First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers	$61,090	$58,650	610
255	Fire Inspectors and Investigators	$61,010	$65,110	100
256	Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers	$60,940	$64,370	420
257	Child, Family, and School Social Workers	$60,880	$63,030	1,870
258	Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health	$60,880	$66,660	460
259	Occupational Health and Safety Technicians	$60,880	$62,120	100
260	First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers	$60,860	$63,720	5,280
261	Chemists	$60,790	$64,720	160
262	Brickmasons and Blockmasons	$60,680	$58,000	290
263	Brokerage Clerks	$60,580	$59,730	100
264	Riggers	$60,160	$58,430	430
265	Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$59,930	$60,090	990
266	Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers	$59,860	$57,070	320
267	Plant and System Operators, All Other	$59,650	$59,840	150
268	Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$59,510	$58,820	80
269	Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers	$59,470	$55,530	410
270	Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators	$59,440	$57,240	1,100
271	Paralegals and Legal Assistants	$59,370	$59,800	1,260
272	Physical Therapist Assistants	$59,350	$61,240	430
273	Curators	$59,320	$61,920	100
274	Architectural and Civil Drafters	$59,230	$60,550	570
275	Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers	$59,110	$72,850	120
276	Meter Readers, Utilities	$59,030	$64,420	50
277	Occupational Therapy Assistants	$59,030	$58,280	150
278	Librarians and Media Collections Specialists	$59,010	$59,960	830
279	Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers	$59,000	$61,400	710
280	Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel	$58,890	$67,620	2,550
281	Tile and Stone Setters	$58,870	$61,440	90
282	Surgical Technologists	$58,800	$59,010	540
283	Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators	$58,640	$59,090	300
284	Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other	$58,630	$62,590	340
285	Chefs and Head Cooks	$58,490	$58,540	1,030
286	Editors	$58,490	$62,180	340
287	Cargo and Freight Agents	$58,280	$59,860	230
288	Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers	$58,040	$57,260	550
289	Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators	$57,970	$62,890	40
290	Postal Service Clerks	$57,950	$57,160	740
291	Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines	$57,940	$59,570	1,390
292	First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors	$57,930	$60,790	2,120
293	Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants	$57,820	$59,890	2,630
294	Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers	$57,160	$59,060	2,080
295	Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors	$56,780	$58,190	1,550
296	Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	$56,690	$58,220	1,170
297	Tree Trimmers and Pruners	$56,630	$53,960	180
298	Athletic Trainers	$56,430	$57,890	190
299	Postal Service Mail Carriers	$56,330	$59,470	1,520
300	Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians	$55,970	$57,950	330
301	Machinists	$55,870	$56,850	1,520
302	Computer User Support Specialists	$55,550	$57,940	2,790
303	First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	$55,550	$59,320	220
304	First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers	$55,520	$57,620	140
305	Public Relations Specialists	$55,420	$60,830	1,350
306	Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders	$55,390	$53,740	N/A
307	Social Workers, All Other	$55,220	$59,850	650
308	Health Education Specialists	$55,030	$58,400	490
309	Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents	$54,980	$59,430	320
310	Carpenters	$54,920	$55,160	5,080
311	Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$54,740	$54,750	260
312	Dental Laboratory Technicians	$54,680	$57,150	150
313	Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists	$54,550	$54,350	1,500
314	Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators	$54,450	$57,150	530
315	Rail Car Repairers	$54,280	$59,990	40
316	Pipelayers	$54,150	$53,880	80
317	Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas	$53,910	$56,400	150
318	Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors	$53,900	$57,610	960
319	Paramedics	$53,820	$53,510	520
320	Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers	$53,280	$55,780	1,870
321	Rehabilitation Counselors	$53,190	$67,190	230
322	Transportation Inspectors	$52,890	$71,200	120
323	Tapers	$52,790	$51,690	40
324	Sheet Metal Workers	$52,750	$53,230	980
325	Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining	$52,590	$54,760	200
326	Mechanical Door Repairers	$52,570	$55,700	N/A
327	Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters	$52,230	$54,730	840
328	Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks	$52,150	$56,180	1,170
329	Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$52,140	$53,670	810
330	Locksmiths and Safe Repairers	$52,100	$52,060	50
331	Transportation Security Screeners	$52,100	$52,650	140
332	Massage Therapists	$52,000	$60,370	240
333	Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators	$52,000	$54,170	410
334	Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders	$51,830	$50,740	240
335	Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles	$51,800	$50,940	80
336	Forest and Conservation Technicians	$51,800	$51,920	40
337	Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other	$51,710	$53,490	1,200
338	Insulation Workers, Mechanical	$51,480	$53,090	410
339	Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film	$51,260	$49,850	70
340	Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers	$51,250	$54,970	410
341	Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other	$51,020	$60,040	450
342	Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators	$51,020	$54,450	1,960
343	Social Science Research Assistants	$50,860	$51,140	120
344	Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks	$50,820	$51,790	510
345	Graphic Designers	$50,810	$56,160	790
346	Fence Erectors	$50,780	$52,540	N/A
347	Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers	$50,430	$48,470	80
348	Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance	$50,290	$52,100	900
349	Advertising Sales Agents	$50,250	$54,250	390
350	Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians	$50,140	$52,190	90
351	Painters, Construction and Maintenance	$50,130	$51,510	1,710
352	Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators	$50,050	$52,330	830

Aiming for a $50K+ Career in Maine?

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Maine High-Salary Insights

The $50K+ jobs in Maine are concentrated in Healthcare Practitioners, Management, and Legal fields.

56.4% of all tracked occupations in ME earn a median salary above $50K. The entry point for this group is $50,050/year (Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators), while the top earner makes $224,340/year.

Maine ranks #31 among all 50 states for the number of $50K+ jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs pay over $50K a year in Maine?

According to 2024 BLS data, there are 352 occupations in Maine with a median annual salary above $50K. This represents 56.4% of all tracked occupations in ME.

What is the highest paying job in Maine?

The highest paying occupation in Maine is Family Medicine Physicians with a median salary of $224,340 per year based on 2024 BLS OEWS data.

What is the minimum salary to be on the $50K+ list in Maine?

The entry point for the $50K+ list in Maine is $50,050/year (Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators). Any occupation with a median salary above $50K qualifies for this list.

What is the average salary of $50K+ jobs in Maine?

The average median salary among all 352 occupations that pay over $50K in Maine is $77,349 per year (2024 data).

How can I get a job that pays over $50K in Maine?

High-paying jobs in Maine typically require specialized education, certifications, or significant experience. Common fields include healthcare, technology, management, and engineering. Investing in relevant skills through certifications and advanced degrees can help you reach the $50K+ salary range. Check individual job pages for specific requirements.

Jobs Over $50K in Other States

These are gross salaries. After federal, state, and FICA taxes, take-home pay is lower.

More Salary Data for Maine

Highest Paying Jobs in Maine · Average Salary in Maine · All Maine Jobs

Data Source & Methodology

This list includes all occupations with BLS-published state-level median salary data above $50K per year. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 estimates. See our Methodology page for details.

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics